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E81: Status, Sacred, and Neglected Truths with Robin Hanson

"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg

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Navigating Cringe and Societal Norms

This chapter explores the concept of 'cringe' as a marker of norm violation, highlighting the tension between our authentic selves and the facades we present to avoid judgment. It delves into self-deception, therapeutic listening, and the complexities of knowledge acquisition, while also reflecting on the implications of declining fertility rates on future innovation. The speaker contemplates cultural resistance to change, exemplified by insular communities, and raises critical questions about the trajectory of technological development in relation to demographic shifts.

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