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The Ship of Theseus and the Importance of Personal History
57:36 - 1:01:56 (04:19)
The Ship of Theseus thought experiment is used to explore the idea of gradual change and identity over time. Personal history, such as upbringing and life experiences, is seen as a crucial factor in shaping a person's identity.
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The episode discusses a case where a man's aggressive behavior was caused by a tumor in his brain which was pressing on the amygdala, and explores the idea that individuals may act in certain ways due to their biology rather than a conscious choice.
57:36 - 59:04 (01:27)
Summary
The episode discusses a case where a man's aggressive behavior was caused by a tumor in his brain which was pressing on the amygdala, and explores the idea that individuals may act in certain ways due to their biology rather than a conscious choice.
ChapterThe Ship of Theseus and the Importance of Personal History
Episode#484 - Cosmic Skeptic - 8 Impossible Thought Experiments
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode explores the notion of responsibility and asks how much can we separate a person from the action they have done.
59:04 - 1:00:48 (01:43)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the notion of responsibility and asks how much can we separate a person from the action they have done. It delves into the example of lawyers arguing for defendants with terrible upbringings and discusses how this relates to personal identity.
ChapterThe Ship of Theseus and the Importance of Personal History
Episode#484 - Cosmic Skeptic - 8 Impossible Thought Experiments
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Ship of Theseus paradox is an illustration that poses the question, if you replace every single part of a ship, is it still the same ship?
1:00:48 - 1:01:56 (01:08)
Summary
The Ship of Theseus paradox is an illustration that poses the question, if you replace every single part of a ship, is it still the same ship? Similarly, if every atom in our bodies is replaced every seven years, are we still the same person?