The belief that the earth is flat is becoming increasingly popular, despite being proven false by centuries of scientific research. The speaker also reflects on the difficulty of communicating effectively and the historical context of scientific discoveries.
The speaker emphasizes the value of writing and states that writing down our thoughts helps us get clear about our thinking. She also points out that curiosity and a desire to understand the world is what drives scientific inquiry.
A personal story about smashing marbles led to the realization that the truth can be vastly different from expectations and the importance of entertaining curiosity throughout life.
Joe Rogan speaks about his interest in flat earth believers and their ability to think deeply about the world around them, despite their belief being unsupported by evidence.
In order to progress in consciousness studies, it is important to acknowledge and question illusions and false intuitions that may be hindering our understanding of the nature of consciousness, and to let evidence guide us towards reframing our worldview.
The line between humans and robots is blurring, especially with the advancements of AI technology. Researchers are now studying the similarities between humans and robots, from a human perspective and an engineering perspective.