Episode 144, Steven Pinker x Richard Dawkins: Live in London (Part I - The Future of Humanity)
The Panpsycast Philosophy Podcast
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Navigating Progress and Perception
This chapter examines the complex interplay between societal progress and human intuition, shedding light on the mixed results of various advancement metrics. It addresses cognitive biases, particularly negativity bias, that skew public perception towards bad news while underreporting positive developments. The discussion emphasizes the importance of scrutiny and rationality in collective institutions to counteract individual biases and foster a more accurate understanding of progress.
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