Chapter
The Complexity of the Universe Explained
16:35 - 20:57 (04:21)
The relative size of ego to the other horses pulling at you is more important than the absolute size of ego. Existence may appear to be the default, but the universe is complex and selection happens in intricate ways.
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The guest speaker shares his experience of using his 'stupidity' as his superpower to conduct experiments and ground his scientific research, which he believes is essential in scientific advancement.
16:35 - 17:35 (01:00)
Summary
The guest speaker shares his experience of using his 'stupidity' as his superpower to conduct experiments and ground his scientific research, which he believes is essential in scientific advancement.
ChapterThe Complexity of the Universe Explained
Episode#269 – Lee Cronin: Origin of Life, Aliens, Complexity, and Consciousness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker contemplates the complexity of the lineage of object creation and how it relates to the directing force of existence, and shares their personal struggle with ego versus curiosity.
17:37 - 19:30 (01:53)
Summary
The speaker contemplates the complexity of the lineage of object creation and how it relates to the directing force of existence, and shares their personal struggle with ego versus curiosity.
ChapterThe Complexity of the Universe Explained
Episode#269 – Lee Cronin: Origin of Life, Aliens, Complexity, and Consciousness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker believes that biology is a selection amplifier and that autonomy plays a key role in the selection process.
19:30 - 20:57 (01:26)
Summary
The speaker believes that biology is a selection amplifier and that autonomy plays a key role in the selection process. The speaker speculates that humans and autonomous robots will be able to supercharge selection even further in the future.