

The Parallax View #106 - Re: Sapolsky
Oct 26, 2023
Tom and Andrew discuss determinism vs free will, nostalgia for a top-down worldview, religiosity among hyper-rationalists, the limitations of science and religion, transcendental experiences, and reflections on podcasting and artistic choices.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Determinism vs Free Will
02:04 • 17min
Nostalgia for a Top-Down Worldview and the Shadow Effect
19:31 • 2min
Religiosity and Hyper-Rationalism
21:34 • 19min
Absolutizing Science and Religion, Tantric Transcendence, and Grace of God
40:14 • 2min
Transcendental Experiences and Linguistic Categories
42:16 • 4min
Reflections on Podcasting and Artistic Choices
46:45 • 2min