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Balancing Science and Speculation
3:18:33 - 3:27:52 (09:18)
The speaker believes in balancing the usual rigor of the scientific process with stepping out and discussing topics like aliens and consciousness. In science, there needs to be a balance between being empirically grounded and skeptical while still allowing room for speculation and discussion on topics that may seem far-fetched.
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The speaker suggests that scientists and engineers should balance the usual rigor of scientific processes with a regular basis of stepping outside and discussing topics such as aliens and consciousness.
3:18:33 - 3:24:57 (06:23)
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The speaker suggests that scientists and engineers should balance the usual rigor of scientific processes with a regular basis of stepping outside and discussing topics such as aliens and consciousness. He also reflects on the balance between scientific skepticism and being empirically grounded, while also making space for speculation.
ChapterBalancing Science and Speculation
Episode#145 – Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Diversifying our portfolio, through colonization of other planets or celestial bodies, is the only real guarantee that humanity will survive for millions of years amid existential threats like nuclear war and climate change.
3:24:57 - 3:27:52 (02:54)
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Diversifying our portfolio, through colonization of other planets or celestial bodies, is the only real guarantee that humanity will survive for millions of years amid existential threats like nuclear war and climate change.