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The Illusion of Agents in Decision Making
24:12 - 32:32 (08:20)
This podcast episode explores the concept of agents in decision making and how our brains often create an illusion of agents even in deterministic systems. Through examining the behavior of cells in our body, the podcast highlights how coherent behavior can be mistaken for serving a common goal.
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The speaker believes that humans are naturally a discontent species that always meddles, yet there is value in erring on the side of optimism.
24:12 - 26:37 (02:24)
Summary
The speaker believes that humans are naturally a discontent species that always meddles, yet there is value in erring on the side of optimism.
ChapterThe Illusion of Agents in Decision Making
Episode#212 – Joscha Bach: Nature of Reality, Dreams, and Consciousness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Discussion on how decision making under conditions of free will is different from just automatically doing the best thing, as it often involves not knowing what the best thing is, and how free will is represented by making an informed bet.
26:37 - 29:02 (02:25)
Summary
Discussion on how decision making under conditions of free will is different from just automatically doing the best thing, as it often involves not knowing what the best thing is, and how free will is represented by making an informed bet.
ChapterThe Illusion of Agents in Decision Making
Episode#212 – Joscha Bach: Nature of Reality, Dreams, and Consciousness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The behavior of cells in our body can be seen as an example of the deterministic principles observed in cellular automata, where simple rules govern the behavior of complex entities.
29:03 - 32:32 (03:29)
Summary
The behavior of cells in our body can be seen as an example of the deterministic principles observed in cellular automata, where simple rules govern the behavior of complex entities. This behavior produces a coherent system that appears to be driven by agents working towards a common goal.