

256. Psychedelics, Consciousness, and AI | Richard Dawkins
115 snips May 26, 2022
Dr. Richard Dawkins, a renowned evolutionary biologist and passionate advocate for science, delves into fascinating topics that bridge science and philosophy. He discusses the role of psychedelics in shaping consciousness and the importance of symbolism in understanding human perception. The conversation critiques postmodernism, examining its effects on truth and language. Dawkins and his host explore the relationship between sexual selection and human evolution, probing deeper into how individual preferences can influence societal ideals.
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Positive Street Interactions
- Jordan Peterson notes that almost every conversation he has with people on the street is positive.
- He estimates only one in 5,000 interactions are negative.
Bill C-16 Controversy
- Jordan Peterson's YouTube videos criticizing compelled speech caused unexpected controversy.
- He opposed Bill C-16, which mandates pronoun use, on the grounds of free speech.
Organisms as Models
- Organisms, including humans, are models of the world, reflecting their adaptation to environments.
- Dawkins's "genetic book of the dead" concept suggests genomes are palimpsests of ancestral environments.