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The Parasite That Turns Insects into Suicidal Maniacs
11:27 - 21:19 (09:51)
Certain parasites infect the brains of insects, causing them to jump into water which they normally avoid, as it is essential for the parasite's reproductive cycle. Nomological networks of cumulative evidence are critical in convincing others of scientific explanations, as they become unassailable evidence even for skeptics.
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Certain parasites have evolved to manipulate insects into acting against their own instincts in order to ensure their own survival, even if that means the insects commit suicide by drowning.
11:27 - 17:10 (05:42)
Summary
Certain parasites have evolved to manipulate insects into acting against their own instincts in order to ensure their own survival, even if that means the insects commit suicide by drowning. Meanwhile, there is tension between the ideas of social justice and sexual selection in society.
ChapterThe Parasite That Turns Insects into Suicidal Maniacs
Episode#217 - Gad Saad - The Death Of Truth And How To Revive It
PodcastModern Wisdom
Nomological networks of cumulative evidence is the mindset that requires an unassailable amount of data to prove an explanation that even the most dogged detractor is unable to argue against.
17:10 - 21:19 (04:09)
Summary
Nomological networks of cumulative evidence is the mindset that requires an unassailable amount of data to prove an explanation that even the most dogged detractor is unable to argue against. It focuses on creating conciliance and unity of knowledge, using the example of Charles Darwin to illustrate its principles.