Arjun Khemani Podcast #25 – David Deutsch: Free-Will, Taking Children Seriously, and Anarcho-Capitalism
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Jan 1, 2024 
David Deutsch, the father of quantum computing, discusses topics such as free-will, the principle of optimism, Taking Children Seriously, anarcho-capitalism, and the importance of protecting the means of improving knowledge in this fascinating podcast.
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Happiness and Problem-Solving
- Happiness is a state of continually solving one's problems.
- Unhappiness stems from being chronically hindered in problem-solving attempts.
Existence of Self and Free Will
- The self exists, even when not actively considered, much like the early universe.
- Free will involves creating something new, despite arguments suggesting otherwise.
Principle of Optimism and the Universe's Indifference
- The principle of optimism suggests insufficient knowledge causes all evils.
- The universe, however, is indifferent rather than actively evil.