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Exploring the Relationship Between Science, Ethics, and Existentialism
20:21 - 32:51 (12:30)
This episode discusses the three different ontological categories - third person, first person, and the relationship between the two, and how they relate to science, ethics, and existentialism.
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The concept of meaningfulness relies heavily on language and semantics, but when it comes to the meaningfulness of reality, there are no words that can fully capture its essence.
20:21 - 23:13 (02:52)
Summary
The concept of meaningfulness relies heavily on language and semantics, but when it comes to the meaningfulness of reality, there are no words that can fully capture its essence. It is up to our own creativity to create meaning in a world that is trans-semantic.
ChapterExploring the Relationship Between Science, Ethics, and Existentialism
Episode#179 - Daniel Schmachtenberger - Reality, Meaning & Self-Development
PodcastModern Wisdom
The distinction between science and ethics or science and existentialism exists because science can only tell us what is, not what ought to be.
23:19 - 25:11 (01:51)
Summary
The distinction between science and ethics or science and existentialism exists because science can only tell us what is, not what ought to be. While science has given us a framework for understanding what is measurable, our personal experiences are not measurable but are based on our subjective feelings.
ChapterExploring the Relationship Between Science, Ethics, and Existentialism
Episode#179 - Daniel Schmachtenberger - Reality, Meaning & Self-Development
PodcastModern Wisdom
The study of neural activity related to experiences only shows a correlation but doesn't measure the experience itself, which remains in the realm of first person.
25:11 - 27:35 (02:23)
Summary
The study of neural activity related to experiences only shows a correlation but doesn't measure the experience itself, which remains in the realm of first person. There is still a need to understand the nature of this relationship between first person and third person experiences.
ChapterExploring the Relationship Between Science, Ethics, and Existentialism
Episode#179 - Daniel Schmachtenberger - Reality, Meaning & Self-Development
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, a discussion takes place about the evolutionary perspective of becoming an apex predator and the dog-eat-dog world view of individuals who believe in this theory.
27:37 - 30:55 (03:17)
Summary
In this podcast, a discussion takes place about the evolutionary perspective of becoming an apex predator and the dog-eat-dog world view of individuals who believe in this theory. The speaker also shares his conversations with high finance powerful people who believe in this perspective and explains their belief in detail.
ChapterExploring the Relationship Between Science, Ethics, and Existentialism
Episode#179 - Daniel Schmachtenberger - Reality, Meaning & Self-Development
PodcastModern Wisdom
The lack of understanding of power dynamics can keep individuals from making a tangible difference in the world, as those who hold the most power are often the ones in control.
30:55 - 32:51 (01:56)
Summary
The lack of understanding of power dynamics can keep individuals from making a tangible difference in the world, as those who hold the most power are often the ones in control.