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The Importance of Understanding and Following Our Brain's Reward Functions
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2:51:45 - 2:57:22 (05:37)

The speaker discusses how our brain's reward functions, such as comprehension and curiosity, lead us to optimize our actions and ultimately contribute to our life satisfaction.

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The fear of death is a fundamental aspect of the human condition and can prevent individuals from taking action, as anything can lead to death.
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Fear of Death
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The fear of death is a fundamental aspect of the human condition and can prevent individuals from taking action, as anything can lead to death. Government and insurance companies assign a monetary value to human life, which raises ethical questions.

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The Importance of Understanding and Following Our Brain's Reward Functions
Episode
#215 – Wojciech Zaremba: OpenAI Codex, GPT-3, Robotics, and the Future of AI
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The reward functions in our brain are natural and serve a purpose in finding life satisfaction.
2:54:30 - 2:57:22 (02:51)
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Reward Functions
Summary

The reward functions in our brain are natural and serve a purpose in finding life satisfaction. Optimizing these reward functions can lead to a more fulfilling life, even if some question their reality.

Chapter
The Importance of Understanding and Following Our Brain's Reward Functions
Episode
#215 – Wojciech Zaremba: OpenAI Codex, GPT-3, Robotics, and the Future of AI
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast