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#318 – Nick Lane: Origin of Life, Evolution, Aliens, Biology, and Consciousness
Lex Fridman Podcast
Evolution and Perception
Examining the origins of intelligent beings and their perception of reality, this chapter delves into the evolution of object manipulation, movement, and sensory mechanisms. It explores the concept of our perception being a fabrication shaped by our survival needs and discusses the possibility of living inside a simulation. The chapter also touches on the role of social context and the moral justifiability of a simulated reality.
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