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The Danger of Ideation in Dire Times
06:58 - 16:38 (09:39)
Desperate people are more willing to dive into anything new, making philosophy and ideation more dangerous during difficult times, as opposed to when times are good and those with power can focus on creativity and generating new ideas.
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In times of difficulty, people are willing to try anything that promises a better future, even without calculating the risks involved.
06:58 - 10:41 (03:42)
Summary
In times of difficulty, people are willing to try anything that promises a better future, even without calculating the risks involved. During stagnant times, the important and successful people are those who are good at protecting their own assets, making ideation and philosophy more crucial than ever before.
ChapterThe Danger of Ideation in Dire Times
Episode#158 – Zev Weinstein: The Next Generation of Big Ideas and Brave Minds
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The past hundred years have been a period of both understanding the universe and invention or creation.
10:41 - 14:25 (03:44)
Summary
The past hundred years have been a period of both understanding the universe and invention or creation. This period of growth is uncharacteristic for all of history and has real political implications that intersect with both philosophy and science.
ChapterThe Danger of Ideation in Dire Times
Episode#158 – Zev Weinstein: The Next Generation of Big Ideas and Brave Minds
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker suggests that breaking away from standard frameworks may lead to solutions for the problems caused by stagnation.
14:26 - 16:38 (02:11)
Summary
The speaker suggests that breaking away from standard frameworks may lead to solutions for the problems caused by stagnation. Radical thinking could be key to finding a way forward.