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#1828 - Michio Kaku

The Joe Rogan Experience

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Instincts Ground Us; Daydreams Propel Us

Dogs operate predominantly on instinct and experience the world in the present, unable to conceptualize future events or notions such as 'tomorrow.' Their enhanced sense of smell allows them to engage with their environment intimately, even finding pleasure in smells that humans find repulsive, thus serving purposes such as camouflage from predators. In contrast, humans have evolved to rely on their cognitive abilities, primarily facilitated by their advanced brains. This cognitive capability enables humans to daydream, envision future scenarios, and ultimately plan for tomorrow, which has propelled human evolution despite physical limitations. While the dog is grounded in its immediate sensory world, humans possess the unique ability to imagine possibilities, thus driving innovation and adaptation beyond instinctual survival.

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