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AMA | February 2022

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Emergence, Nihilism, and Rationality

This chapter explores the concept of emergence, focusing on how patterns in nature can be observed and defined objectively. It also delves into the challenges of nihilism and the current state of democracy, emphasizing the necessity of collaboration across differing views. Finally, the discussion touches on moral philosophy, determinism in quantum mechanics, and the importance of self-awareness in recognizing cognitive biases.

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