Conversations with Peter Boghossian

When You Step Outside the Matrix w/Alex Priou

Sep 10, 2024
In this thought-provoking discussion, Alex Priou, a professor and contributor to The New Thinkery, explores pivotal philosophical questions. He delves into the fragility of civilization and the essence of a good life, stressing how ideology can hijack personal beliefs. The conversation highlights the importance of the Socratic method in education, the challenges of diversity in academic settings, and the role of AI in promoting open dialogue across ideological divides. Priou emphasizes embracing uncertainty to cultivate a richer understanding of existence.
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