Chapter
Predicting Discoveries
3:09:07 - 3:18:33 (09:25)
The speaker ponders about the range of discovery we can anticipate knowing in the future and the possibility that there may be a qualitative shift in a complex field. The hard problem of phenomenal inner experience is also addressed, in which an agent-like algorithm is seen to be working.
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The complexity of simple systems like stars and atoms can lead to a shift in understanding the layers of reality, which may be difficult to comprehend due to our limited understanding of complexity.
3:09:07 - 3:11:43 (02:35)
Summary
The complexity of simple systems like stars and atoms can lead to a shift in understanding the layers of reality, which may be difficult to comprehend due to our limited understanding of complexity. Qualitative shifts may occur due to the existence of complexity, even in basic elements like helium and hydrogen.
ChapterPredicting Discoveries
Episode#145 – Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The idea of inner consciousness remains a hard problem for neuroscience, but acting as if there is an agent has proven to work.
3:11:43 - 3:14:16 (02:32)
Summary
The idea of inner consciousness remains a hard problem for neuroscience, but acting as if there is an agent has proven to work. Understanding extraterrestrial intelligence and theoretical physics may be aided with the help of psychedelics as they heavily shift one's sense of self.
ChapterPredicting Discoveries
Episode#145 – Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast episode discusses the possibilities of predicting discoveries in the next few decades regarding the understanding of other planets and life forms.
3:14:16 - 3:18:33 (04:16)
Summary
The podcast episode discusses the possibilities of predicting discoveries in the next few decades regarding the understanding of other planets and life forms. It also highlights the differences in value systems and perceptions that alien beings may have.