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#178 – Michael Malice and Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand, Human Nature, and Anarchy

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Survival, Philosophy, and the Nature of Reality

This chapter delves into the complexities of interpersonal relationships under extreme conditions, highlighting human cooperation and conflict in survival scenarios. It explores philosophical debates on reality, perception, and historical ideologies, emphasizing the interplay between rationality, individualism, and societal structures. The conversation also critically examines the implications of psychedelics on perception, suggesting that altered states can challenge our understanding of what is real.

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