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Empowering Innovators without Critical Theory
47:45 - 52:33 (04:47)
The speaker argues that the focus on critical race theory, critical theory, post-modernism, fairness, and social justice is making people worse and that empowering innovators and geniuses does not require a large number of people. Instead, really smart people want to be free to focus on ideas without worrying about basic needs.
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The focus on fairness and safety while striving for growth and innovation can be detrimental as it limits the creativity and productivity of innovative minds.
47:45 - 49:40 (01:54)
Summary
The focus on fairness and safety while striving for growth and innovation can be detrimental as it limits the creativity and productivity of innovative minds. The freedom to create and discover without worrying about basic needs is necessary for progress.
ChapterEmpowering Innovators without Critical Theory
Episode#134 – Eric Weinstein: On the Nature of Good and Evil, Genius and Madness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In a discussion about the loss of places to play and the idea that people can still play, the hosts recall Noam Chomsky's time at MIT as an era where playing was possible.
49:40 - 50:22 (00:42)
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In a discussion about the loss of places to play and the idea that people can still play, the hosts recall Noam Chomsky's time at MIT as an era where playing was possible.
ChapterEmpowering Innovators without Critical Theory
Episode#134 – Eric Weinstein: On the Nature of Good and Evil, Genius and Madness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast host expresses frustration with listeners who may be editing her words and shares her own struggles with self-doubt.
50:22 - 50:52 (00:30)
Summary
The podcast host expresses frustration with listeners who may be editing her words and shares her own struggles with self-doubt.
ChapterEmpowering Innovators without Critical Theory
Episode#134 – Eric Weinstein: On the Nature of Good and Evil, Genius and Madness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The constant focus on critical race theory and social justice is turning people into worse individuals, and those who have succeeded in life are unaffected by diversity or fairness meetings.
50:52 - 52:33 (01:40)
Summary
The constant focus on critical race theory and social justice is turning people into worse individuals, and those who have succeeded in life are unaffected by diversity or fairness meetings.