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Philosophy and Vampires
2:16:22 - 2:24:44 (08:22)
The assumption that there are things we cannot possibly understand is a good assumption to operate under while doing first principles thinking. Philosophical discussions take a turn towards the possibility of supernatural entities like vampires and their perspective on life.
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The constant striving for understanding is deeply human and fulfilling, even if there are things that are not quantifiable and beyond our understanding.
2:16:22 - 2:18:38 (02:16)
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The constant striving for understanding is deeply human and fulfilling, even if there are things that are not quantifiable and beyond our understanding.
ChapterPhilosophy and Vampires
Episode#169 – Ryan Hall: Solving Martial Arts from First Principles
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Operating under the assumption that there is a higher power or unknown entity can be valuable in first principles thinking, encouraging continuous exploration and questioning.
2:18:38 - 2:23:42 (05:04)
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Operating under the assumption that there is a higher power or unknown entity can be valuable in first principles thinking, encouraging continuous exploration and questioning. Discussing the nature of systems and information, the speaker highlights the usefulness of acknowledging the limits of human understanding.
ChapterPhilosophy and Vampires
Episode#169 – Ryan Hall: Solving Martial Arts from First Principles
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses his torn feelings about Bohemian Rhapsody and the emotions different parts of songs can evoke.
2:23:43 - 2:24:44 (01:01)
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The speaker discusses his torn feelings about Bohemian Rhapsody and the emotions different parts of songs can evoke. He also mentions a popular meme about wanting to beat Kabib in a sports competition.