This chapter explores the concept of evolution by natural selection, debunking the misconception that it is solely focused on survival of the fittest. It also delves into the battle between Marxism and Darwinism, highlighting the importance of scientific explanations and engaging with supernatural ideas separately.
The universality of computation and explanation 0:00
The growth of knowledge begins with problems 4:56
Problems are clashes between ideas 9:57
Evolution is not the survival of the fittest 14:50
Bad philosophy in quantum theory 26:46
Free will is intimately connected with knowledge-creation 33:41
Wealth is not a number, it is a set of transformations 49:03
The principle of optimism 53:27
Constructor Theory 57:21
How to make a better world 1:10:05
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