
Making Sense with Sam Harris
#239 — Yet Another Call from Ricky Gervais
Feb 24, 2021
Ricky Gervais, the witty comedian known for The Office and After Life, chats with Sam about the future of comedy in an AI-dominated world. They ponder on the nature of free will and whether a chimp might ever existentially question life. Ricky also humorously underscores the notion that bears are dangerous creatures. Delving into thought-provoking ideas, their banter weaves through consciousness, moral responsibility, and the peculiar comparisons of human and chimp intelligence, all while keeping the conversation lively and entertaining.
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