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Civilization, Pandemics, and Entrepreneurship
33:32 - 40:43 (07:10)
The construction of civilization involves converting the entropy of nature into order, creating a bubble of order amidst the chaos at the edges, against which entrepreneurs often rebel as a statement of sovereignty and freedom.
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The process of confronting the entropy of nature and converting it into good and useful order enables us to construct civilization in layers of anti-entropy, allowing us to test ourselves against the unknown and figure out new and better ways of doing things.
33:32 - 36:30 (02:57)
Summary
The process of confronting the entropy of nature and converting it into good and useful order enables us to construct civilization in layers of anti-entropy, allowing us to test ourselves against the unknown and figure out new and better ways of doing things.
ChapterCivilization, Pandemics, and Entrepreneurship
Episode#176 – Robert Breedlove: Philosophy of Bitcoin from First Principles
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Entrepreneurs jump into the chaos at the edges of human society, with some succeeding and others failing, creating a signal to others about what works and what doesn't.
36:30 - 38:47 (02:17)
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Entrepreneurs jump into the chaos at the edges of human society, with some succeeding and others failing, creating a signal to others about what works and what doesn't. This showcases the bubble of order that societies have constructed, and the volatility that always exists at the edges of it.
ChapterCivilization, Pandemics, and Entrepreneurship
Episode#176 – Robert Breedlove: Philosophy of Bitcoin from First Principles
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The decision to wear a mask during a pandemic has both scientific and social implications.
38:47 - 40:43 (01:55)
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The decision to wear a mask during a pandemic has both scientific and social implications. While it may be an effective measure to prevent the spread of viruses, it can also signal beliefs regarding freedom, government control, or social behavior.