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Dwarkesh Podcast
Razib Khan - Genomics, Intelligence, and The Church of Science
Apr 20, 2022
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Razib Khan, a writer and geneticist, discusses dysgenics of intelligence, endogamy and genetic traits in India, Brahmin CEOs, male/female genetic variance, agriculture and our brains, the Church of Science, the future of gene editing, and more.
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- Our current era is experiencing rapid technological advancement, which can be considered a step function due to the steep slope of progress in information technology.
- The interconnectedness of our global society means that any collapse or regression of civilizations would likely have long-lasting consequences and result in the loss of valuable knowledge and progress.
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Gradual nature of historical changes
History is mostly gradual, with changes such as the Industrial Revolution and the Axial Age occurring over longer periods rather than sudden steps. However, our current era of rapid technological advancement may be considered a step function due to the steep slope of progress in information technology.
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