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#149 – Diana Walsh Pasulka: Aliens, Technology, Religion, and the Nature of Belief

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Exploring Skepticism and Consciousness

This chapter examines external world skepticism, emphasizing our limited understanding of reality through the lens of thinkers like Donald Hoffman and Kant. It also discusses the interplay of consciousness and technology, analyzing how our tools shape our perceptions and knowledge of the universe. Additionally, the conversation touches on the philosophical implications of belief, art, and the complexities of influential figures such as Nietzsche and Ayn Rand in shaping societal and intellectual discourse.

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