Evolution and Rationality

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Rationality is a procedure, it's not a result. But rationality only helps us achieve our goals. It doesn't tell us what our goals are. I think that almost nobody lives according to a set of rules that does nothing but maximize their future lifespans. You certainly would never climb in a car if that were the case.

Welcome to the March 2023 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number — based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the questions themselves are good — and sometimes group them together if they are about a similar topic. Enjoy!

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