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Emotions and the Fermi Paradox
17:06 - 22:27 (05:21)
The intensity of our emotions could be a limiting factor in our ability to coordinate and become a spacefaring civilization, which is an interesting explanation for the Fermi Paradox.
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Coordinating with intensified emotions becomes difficult beyond a certain limit, which could explain why civilizations haven't colonized multiple planets in the galaxy.
17:06 - 20:31 (03:24)
Summary
Coordinating with intensified emotions becomes difficult beyond a certain limit, which could explain why civilizations haven't colonized multiple planets in the galaxy. This suggests that there might be a limit on how emotional a civilization can be without becoming completely ineffective.
ChapterEmotions and the Fermi Paradox
Episode#468 - Neil deGrasse Tyson - Welcome To The Universe
PodcastModern Wisdom
The impact of emotions on decisions regarding scientific research funding is not as significant as it may seem due to the presence of constraints, rules, checks, and balances that guide the decision-making process.
20:31 - 21:13 (00:41)
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The impact of emotions on decisions regarding scientific research funding is not as significant as it may seem due to the presence of constraints, rules, checks, and balances that guide the decision-making process. Although emotions may have played a role in making the decision to go to the moon, it was ultimately accomplished through science and technology.
ChapterEmotions and the Fermi Paradox
Episode#468 - Neil deGrasse Tyson - Welcome To The Universe
PodcastModern Wisdom
The safety of messaging extraterrestrial intelligence is debated, as some argue it could lead to negative consequences while others see it as a valuable opportunity for humanity.
21:13 - 22:27 (01:14)
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The safety of messaging extraterrestrial intelligence is debated, as some argue it could lead to negative consequences while others see it as a valuable opportunity for humanity.