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David Deutsch: Knowledge Creation and The Human Race, Part 1

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Understanding Humans Requires Understanding Everything

To comprehend human behavior, observers must grasp the entire spectrum of knowledge from physics to philosophy as humans are the only physical systems where this holistic understanding is necessary. Unlike other objects or creatures, understanding humans entails a deep knowledge of fields like general relativity, mathematics, science, physics, philosophy, and morality, as every action and achievement, like giving an award to a scientist or a mathematician, necessitates a comprehensive understanding of multiple disciplines.

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