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The concept of violence in the space of ideas
1:20:04 - 1:31:21 (11:17)
The idea of violence in the space of ideas as compared to physical violence is questionable. There is a possibility that violence in the space of ideas can become a manifestation of the same concept of violence that exists through new dominance relationships.
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The podcast discusses whether human history would have evolved the same way without violence, and argues that conflict between good and bad ideas is necessary to advance society.
1:20:04 - 1:22:02 (01:58)
Summary
The podcast discusses whether human history would have evolved the same way without violence, and argues that conflict between good and bad ideas is necessary to advance society. However, the use of violence such as the nuclear bomb should not be seen as a solution to conflict.
ChapterThe concept of violence in the space of ideas
Episode#229 – Richard Wrangham: Role of Violence, Sex, and Fire in Human Evolution
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
As we evolve, hopefully our concept of violence will be considered appalling and we will look back on our current actions with disbelief.
1:22:02 - 1:24:06 (02:04)
Summary
As we evolve, hopefully our concept of violence will be considered appalling and we will look back on our current actions with disbelief. However, it's possible that even violence in the "space of ideas" is a manifestation of the same kind of violence we see physically.
ChapterThe concept of violence in the space of ideas
Episode#229 – Richard Wrangham: Role of Violence, Sex, and Fire in Human Evolution
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The prospect of a peaceful world where heavily-armed world powers co-exist harmoniously seems incredibly optimistic as major changes need to happen to take away power from states to define the monetary system and for all weapons to go, but this seems like an evolutionarily unstable relationship.
1:24:06 - 1:26:17 (02:10)
Summary
The prospect of a peaceful world where heavily-armed world powers co-exist harmoniously seems incredibly optimistic as major changes need to happen to take away power from states to define the monetary system and for all weapons to go, but this seems like an evolutionarily unstable relationship.
ChapterThe concept of violence in the space of ideas
Episode#229 – Richard Wrangham: Role of Violence, Sex, and Fire in Human Evolution
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The longer the period of peace following a war, the more unresolved tensions of changed dominance relationships between nations build up.
1:26:17 - 1:31:21 (05:03)
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The longer the period of peace following a war, the more unresolved tensions of changed dominance relationships between nations build up. The de facto dominance relationships change during peaceful periods due to economic and military shifts, leading to potential conflicts in the future.