Ep119 "Why do brains believe in the unbelievable?" with Bruce Hood
Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
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Anthropomorphism and Human Belief Systems
This chapter explores the origins of the term 'dunce' while critiquing collective identity and belief systems, relating them to themes from 'Lord of the Flies'. It further examines the inclination to attribute intelligence to AI and robotics, highlighting the complexities of trust and intentionality in our interactions with technology.
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