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#653 - George Mack - Stop Wasting Your Life On Things That Don’t Matter

Modern Wisdom

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The Fascination with the Roy Scene

They discuss the fascination with the Roy scene from Rick and Morty and its connection to the idea that life becomes more unpredictable after turning 25. They explore the concept of religion as a tool to make sense of the increasing variance in life experiences, and how the simulation hypothesis offers a potential explanation, albeit a nihilistic one. They also delve into the idea that video game designers have a deep understanding of human psychology, as evidenced by the success of the video game industry.

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