Lester Nare and Krishna Choudhury, co-hosts of From First Principles, delve into the fascinating intersection of physics, neuroscience, and technology. They explore how principles of thermodynamics apply to life and societal systems, contrasting communal networks in Tulsa with the fragmented scenes in Los Angeles. The discussion spans from the rapid acceleration of human technology to the ethical implications of AI, revealing insights into emotional systems, memory, and even the manipulation of neural pathways in animals to influence behavior.