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The Psychological Drivers of the Metacrisis | John Vervaeke, Iain McGilchrist, and Daniel Schmachtenberger

Dr. John Vervaeke

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The Intelligence of Game Theory and Civilizational Growth

Game theory guides civilizations with an exploitative relationship with the environment, leading to self-termination. The emphasis on game theory in civilizations drives technological advancement, population growth, and victory in wars. The values, sacredness, and connections to nature held by some cultures become irrelevant if not aligned with technological competitiveness. While the left hemisphere excels in game theory and utility emphasis, it may lack intelligence in terms of wisdom which often involves restraint and binding.

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