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Nietzsche's Views on the Dual Nature of Humanity
27:07 - 38:01 (10:54)
This podcast episode explores the question of whether humans are inherently good or have both good and evil within them, and how Nietzsche's analysis of the human mind sheds some light on the matter. The episode discusses the role of individual and group selection in shaping human behavior and the construction of the illusion of self and values like good and evil.
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Nietzsche's astute analysis of how the human mind constructs the illusion of self, free will, and values led to the development of postmodern continental philosophy and indirectly influenced technology.
27:07 - 30:02 (02:54)
Summary
Nietzsche's astute analysis of how the human mind constructs the illusion of self, free will, and values led to the development of postmodern continental philosophy and indirectly influenced technology.
ChapterNietzsche's Views on the Dual Nature of Humanity
Episode#103 – Ben Goertzel: Artificial General Intelligence
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast host ponders what philosopher Nietzsche would think about modern technology and AGI systems, given his focus on the human will in his writing during the late 1800s.
30:02 - 32:04 (02:02)
Summary
The podcast host ponders what philosopher Nietzsche would think about modern technology and AGI systems, given his focus on the human will in his writing during the late 1800s.
ChapterNietzsche's Views on the Dual Nature of Humanity
Episode#103 – Ben Goertzel: Artificial General Intelligence
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The conversation explores the idea that humans are shaped both by individual selection and group selection, with much of what we view as good being altruism, or doing what's best for the tribe.
32:04 - 35:22 (03:17)
Summary
The conversation explores the idea that humans are shaped both by individual selection and group selection, with much of what we view as good being altruism, or doing what's best for the tribe.
ChapterNietzsche's Views on the Dual Nature of Humanity
Episode#103 – Ben Goertzel: Artificial General Intelligence
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The host reflects on the concept of selfishness and the morality of personal enjoyment versus charitable giving, drawing on examples of a fly experimentation room and the poverty in the streets of Addis.
35:21 - 38:01 (02:40)
Summary
The host reflects on the concept of selfishness and the morality of personal enjoyment versus charitable giving, drawing on examples of a fly experimentation room and the poverty in the streets of Addis.