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Episode 100: Interview with David Deutsch

The Theory of Anything

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Exploring Problems, Free Will, and Optimism in Knowledge Growth

This chapter explores the fundamental link between scientific progress and the emergence of problems, arguing that challenges drive knowledge advancement. It also examines the philosophical implications of free will in decision-making and creativity, while briefly touching on an underlying theme of optimism.

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