Decoding the Gurus Interview with Kevin Mitchell on Agency and Evolution
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Mar 6, 2024 In this podcast, Kevin Mitchell discusses free will, determinism, consciousness, and agency from a scientific perspective. The conversation dives into evolutionary perspectives on behavior, consciousness, quantum uncertainty, decision-making processes, meaningful information in neural processes, emotions' influence on decision-making, AI creativity, theories of human intelligence evolution, and more.
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Kevin Mitchell's Accent
- Kevin Mitchell was born in the US and lived there until he was nine.
- He then moved to Dublin, later lived in California, and eventually returned to Dublin, resulting in a mixed accent.
Evolutionary Psychology's Importance
- Psychologists often miss the evolutionary basis of brain function, presenting it as a complex mystery.
- An evolutionary perspective is crucial for understanding the brain's development and complexity.
Evolutionary Psychology's Value and Pitfalls
- Evolutionary psychology can offer valuable insights but also produces untestable just-so stories.
- Distinguishing good evolutionary psychology from bad requires careful consideration of hypotheses and avoiding is-ought fallacies.