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Lex Fridman Podcast

#149 – Diana Walsh Pasulka: Aliens, Technology, Religion, and the Nature of Belief

Dec 28, 2020
Diana Walsh Pasulka, a philosophy and religion professor at UNCW and author of American Cosmic, dives into compelling discussions about belief, technology, and extraterrestrial life. She explores how personal beliefs shape reality and the influence of religious narratives on societal norms. The conversation touches on Nietzsche’s declaration that 'God is dead,' the evolving intersection of spirituality and UFOs, and the philosophical implications of consciousness in relation to artificial intelligence. It's a thrilling journey through the mysterious realms of belief and the cosmos.
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