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The concept of agency is a useful fiction, and so are the fictions of nations and groups, which are essentially rules that we consent to.
1:12:58 - 1:14:21 (01:23)
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The concept of agency is a useful fiction, and so are the fictions of nations and groups, which are essentially rules that we consent to. While some people argue that certain fictions such as nations are problematic, the idea of creating stronger fictions or rules for groups could be advantageous.
ChapterExpanding Dunbar's Number through Technology
Episode#250 – Peter Wang: Python and the Source Code of Humans, Computers, and Reality
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Can technology help expand the limits of Dunbar's number, allowing us to deeply connect with more people?
1:14:21 - 1:18:41 (04:19)
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Can technology help expand the limits of Dunbar's number, allowing us to deeply connect with more people? Peter discusses the potential for using tools and interfaces to form meaningful connections with a larger number of individuals.