Do Explain with Christofer Lövgren #10 - The Primacy of Ideas, with David Deutsch
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Feb 25, 2020 AI Snips
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Prehistoric Misconceptions
- People romanticize pre-historic life, ignoring its hardships.
- Deutsch argues this view is untenable given the limited progress and high mortality rates.
Human Choice
- Human behavior isn't solely determined by genetics or environment.
- Creative thought allows us to transcend genetic programming and cultural norms.
Gender Roles
- Gender roles are not solely determined by biology or social constructs.
- Human creativity and choices play a significant role in shaping gendered behaviors.