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Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

Merchants of Truth and Light: Losing the Nobel Prize - Brian Keating The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey (#339)

Aug 18, 2023
Astrophysicist Brian Keating talks about the messy world of science, resilience in the face of failure, belief and reality, unconventional ideas, emergent consciousness, cognitive enhancement, longevity, and his book 'Losing the Nobel Prize'. Join this thought-provoking discussion on the fascinating intersections of science and human curiosity.
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  • Maximizing every moment in life driven by a desire for knowledge and contribution is crucial.
  • The pursuit of external validation through a Nobel Prize can be destructive and idolatrous, with fulfillment found in the joy of solving puzzles and expanding knowledge.

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Maximizing every moment

The speaker emphasizes the importance of maximizing every moment in life, driven by an unyielding desire for knowledge and contribution.

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