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How Alex Epstein Views Criticism and the Value of Objective Reality
1:10:25 - 1:17:41 (07:15)
Alex Epstein shares his experience with criticism and how his commitment to objective reality affects his perception. He shares his thoughts on the importance of always believing and saying what is true.
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The speaker believes that climate only has a religious classification in people's minds and evaluates climate not by the standard of human flourishing, but by eliminating human impact.
1:10:25 - 1:12:57 (02:31)
Summary
The speaker believes that climate only has a religious classification in people's minds and evaluates climate not by the standard of human flourishing, but by eliminating human impact. They perceive a gap between the reality and what's in people's heads.
ChapterHow Alex Epstein Views Criticism and the Value of Objective Reality
Episode#495 - Alex Epstein - The World Needs More Fossil Fuels, Not Less
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the importance of being willing to admit when we're wrong, even if it challenges our long-held beliefs or goes against our ego.
1:12:57 - 1:15:08 (02:11)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of being willing to admit when we're wrong, even if it challenges our long-held beliefs or goes against our ego. He likens the refusal to do so to a two-year-old insisting on the existence of Santa Claus.
ChapterHow Alex Epstein Views Criticism and the Value of Objective Reality
Episode#495 - Alex Epstein - The World Needs More Fossil Fuels, Not Less
PodcastModern Wisdom
People's experiences with social media comments vary greatly depending on their belief in objective reality and their commitment to always speak the truth.
1:15:08 - 1:17:41 (02:32)
Summary
People's experiences with social media comments vary greatly depending on their belief in objective reality and their commitment to always speak the truth.