Naval The Beginning of Infinity, Part 2
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Dec 22, 2021 Dive into a thought-provoking discussion on the evolution of understanding reality, critiquing traditional knowledge systems. Explore the philosophical clash between Popperian and Bayesian approaches, and ponder the implications of extraterrestrial encounters. The podcast critiques rote learning in education while advocating for innovation. It questions democratic principles and emphasizes the importance of individual choice in free markets. Discover how knowledge creation can redefine resource scarcity, showcasing the power of human creativity.
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Deutsch's Understandability Principle
- David Deutsch believes everything important is understandable by a single human.
- This includes the four key theories: epistemology, evolution, quantum theory, and computation.
Knowledge as Conjecture
- Knowledge isn't justified true belief, but rather conjectures that resist falsification.
- This Popperian view allows for progress by accepting that knowledge is conjectural and error-prone.
Humans as Non-Bayesian Reasoners
- Humans are unique in their ability to reason non-Bayesianly, forming good explanations.
- We default to Bayesianism, like other animals, but our neocortex allows higher-level reasoning.