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The Evolutionary Arms Race Caused by Capitalism and Communism
This podcast discusses how the ideals of capitalism and communism have both had negative consequences throughout history, and how modern society is now experiencing an evolutionary arms race as a result of the harsh economic environment they created.
Clips
The vicious and unpleasant world of predation leads to evolutionary arms races, where organisms adapt to change in order to survive and avoid being eaten.
1:09:13 - 1:11:27 (02:14)
Summary
The vicious and unpleasant world of predation leads to evolutionary arms races, where organisms adapt to change in order to survive and avoid being eaten.
ChapterThe Evolutionary Arms Race Caused by Capitalism and Communism
Episode#318 – Nick Lane: Origin of Life, Evolution, Aliens, Biology, and Consciousness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The concept of morality leads to competition rather than violence and could be channeled into a more productive and controlled form of competition in the evolving space of ideas and life.
1:11:27 - 1:14:24 (02:57)
Summary
The concept of morality leads to competition rather than violence and could be channeled into a more productive and controlled form of competition in the evolving space of ideas and life. This could lead to literal change and evolution on populations.
ChapterThe Evolutionary Arms Race Caused by Capitalism and Communism
Episode#318 – Nick Lane: Origin of Life, Evolution, Aliens, Biology, and Consciousness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast discusses the struggle of finding a balance between the ideals of capitalism and communism to avoid societal level destruction while still maintaining and accelerating evolutionary progress.
1:14:24 - 1:17:22 (02:57)
Summary
The podcast discusses the struggle of finding a balance between the ideals of capitalism and communism to avoid societal level destruction while still maintaining and accelerating evolutionary progress. They explore the need for societal level control to put limits in place to encourage growth without causing death and destruction.