Chapter
Our Limited Perception of Reality
18:05 - 22:09 (04:03)
The concept of technology as an extension of our senses applies not only to our direct senses, but to the countless tools we utilize to measure and understand the universe. Despite our tools, however, we are still detached from the true reality of the physics around us.
Clips
The podcast discusses the vast distance between our current understanding of the physics reality and the actual reality.
18:05 - 20:32 (02:26)
Summary
The podcast discusses the vast distance between our current understanding of the physics reality and the actual reality. It also touches upon the value of historical artifacts in understanding the past and why they hold importance in shaping our future beliefs about technology.
ChapterOur Limited Perception of Reality
Episode#149 – Diana Walsh Pasulka: Aliens, Technology, Religion, and the Nature of Belief
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The discussion revolves around skepticism regarding the accuracy of our perceptions in interpreting what actually exists in the world.
20:32 - 22:09 (01:36)
Summary
The discussion revolves around skepticism regarding the accuracy of our perceptions in interpreting what actually exists in the world. While our senses provide us with a partial understanding of the world, advancements in technology are expanding our knowledge of fundamental forces of physics and the universe at large.