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#191 – Daniel Schmachtenberger: Steering Civilization Away from Self-Destruction
Lex Fridman Podcast
The Complexity of Consciousness and Predation
This chapter explores the intricate workings of the human brain, comparing its computational capacity to modern technologies and highlighting its energy consumption. It delves into the nuances of human behavior, evolutionary uniqueness, and the implications of being apex predators, emphasizing the role of learning and social dynamics. Additionally, it examines the limitations of simple models in understanding complex behaviors, advocating for a deeper analysis of cognition beyond environmental responses.
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