38: The Genius of the Species
The Nietzsche Podcast
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The Real Advantage of Consciousness
The real advantage of consciousness, in an evolutionary sense, is the power that comes with coordination. In William von Hippel's work, he talks about the reason why the numerical advantage for humans became so much more powerful for us than other species. Those who are called artists are these heirs, so are orders, preachers and writers. Squandering is the proper use for riches to Nietzsche. It's good to destroy your excess wealth.
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