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The Paradox of Beauty and Terror in Life
57:55 - 1:06:52 (08:56)
This podcast episode discusses how humans have the capabilities to appreciate beauty and be terrified by the fear of death at the same time. It also includes a thought experiment where a robot is programmed to keep a human alive without any cultural influences.
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The podcast discusses the concept of programming a robot to take care of a human child from birth while limiting cultural influence, and how this relates to the debate on the ethics of artificial intelligence, including the ideas of philosopher Martin Heidegger.
57:55 - 1:01:03 (03:07)
Summary
The podcast discusses the concept of programming a robot to take care of a human child from birth while limiting cultural influence, and how this relates to the debate on the ethics of artificial intelligence, including the ideas of philosopher Martin Heidegger.
ChapterThe Paradox of Beauty and Terror in Life
Episode#240 - Sheldon Solomon - Does The Fear Of Death Drive Everything We Do?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The denial of death and the conscious rearrangement of our innate responses are discussed in relation to the ability to create story and narratives, as well as the importance of joint attention with others for the awareness that distinguishes us as human beings.
1:01:03 - 1:03:58 (02:55)
Summary
The denial of death and the conscious rearrangement of our innate responses are discussed in relation to the ability to create story and narratives, as well as the importance of joint attention with others for the awareness that distinguishes us as human beings.
ChapterThe Paradox of Beauty and Terror in Life
Episode#240 - Sheldon Solomon - Does The Fear Of Death Drive Everything We Do?
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast highlights how individuals tend to unconsciously embrace the social roles of their culture in response to death anxiety through frenetic activity and avoidance of self-reflection.
1:03:59 - 1:06:52 (02:52)
Summary
This podcast highlights how individuals tend to unconsciously embrace the social roles of their culture in response to death anxiety through frenetic activity and avoidance of self-reflection.