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AMA | February 2024

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

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Understanding Neurodiversity and Rationality

This chapter examines the medicalization of neurodivergent traits and the implications of labeling behaviors and characteristics. It discusses the complexities of learning about systems theory, the joy of podcasting, and lighthearted anecdotes involving pets in academia. The conversation also explores philosophical perspectives on decision-making, the influence of quantum mechanics on intuition, and the relationship between rationality and perceived risks.

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