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#232 – Brian Greene: Quantum Gravity, Big Bang, Aliens, Life, Death, and Meaning

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Exploring Mortality's Influence on Intelligence and Consciousness

This chapter delves into the interplay between the fear of death and creativity, suggesting that awareness of mortality fosters intelligence and consciousness. It also examines how these existential themes could inform artificial intelligence, ultimately reflecting on death's role in enhancing our appreciation of life.

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