Thomas Metzinger: Neuroethics, Psychedelics, and Conscious AI
Paradigm
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Climate Change Realism
- The host asks Thomas Metzinger about his realistic view on climate change, considering the recent catastrophes and the seemingly inevitable evolutionary path of humans.
- Metzinger emphasizes the urgency of change and rejects both optimism and pessimism, advocating for a fact-based realism.
- He acknowledges the possibility of unexpected shifts in complex systems like our planet, but also highlights the inertia of physical systems and the difficulty humans have in grasping exponential developments.
- Metzinger questions the individual's role in this crisis and suggests exploring ways to fail gracefully, finding an attitude that avoids emotional burnout and allows for continued action, such as climate activism.
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