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The Difficulty in Defining Reality in a Human-Centric World
1:11:04 - 1:19:02 (07:57)
The idea of "facts" and "absolute truth" is something scientists struggle with when trying to understand reality, as much of human experience is based on feelings and subjective experiences. It raises the question of what truly constitutes "reality" in a world that is so human-centric.
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The speaker discusses his discomfort with the idea of humans arriving at absolute truth through facts, and acknowledges that the entirety of human experience, including feelings, is reality and contributes to our understanding of the world.
1:11:04 - 1:14:23 (03:18)
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The speaker discusses his discomfort with the idea of humans arriving at absolute truth through facts, and acknowledges that the entirety of human experience, including feelings, is reality and contributes to our understanding of the world.
ChapterThe Difficulty in Defining Reality in a Human-Centric World
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PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Sam Harris argues that religion hinders human potential while Jordan Peterson sees value in religious rituals, traditions, and practices.
1:14:23 - 1:19:02 (04:38)
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Sam Harris argues that religion hinders human potential while Jordan Peterson sees value in religious rituals, traditions, and practices. However, both acknowledge a potential intersection between science and religion that can lead to the identification of ultimate reality, or God.