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#191 – Daniel Schmachtenberger: Steering Civilization Away from Self-Destruction
Lex Fridman Podcast
Navigating Human Conflict and Complexity
This chapter explores the interplay between societal behavior, conflict, and desire through concepts like cellular automata and mimetic theory. It examines the historical tendency to identify scapegoats as a mechanism for managing societal conflict while highlighting alternative methods of resolution, such as community bonding. The discussion also reflects on the limitations of scientific models in understanding complex systems and emphasizes embracing uncertainty for a deeper appreciation of existence.
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