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#262 – Garry Nolan: UFOs and Aliens
Lex Fridman Podcast
The Diversity and Evolution of Civilizations
Authors like Larry Niven and David Brin create diverse civilizations by exploring the concept of intelligence evolving from different backgrounds. Niven's 'puppeteers' prioritize cowardice and put others at risk, while Brin's 'uplift universe' books focus on civilizations originating from varied evolutionary paths. The number of possible civilizations is seen as limitless, potentially as numerous as stars. The concept of civilizations running out of steam prompts questions about their sustainability and potential reasons for decline, such as boredom, transcendence, or the completion of all possible achievements.
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