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The Value of Common Myths and Religion in Society
56:47 - 1:01:41 (04:53)
As we expand our knowledge and understanding of the world, the need for a "god bucket" to explain the unknown becomes less necessary. However, there may still be value in common myths and religion as a way to unify and connect people.
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The speaker mistakenly mentions Jordan Peterson instead of Sam Harris and discusses the thought process of natural language processing.
56:47 - 57:24 (00:36)
Summary
The speaker mistakenly mentions Jordan Peterson instead of Sam Harris and discusses the thought process of natural language processing.
ChapterThe Value of Common Myths and Religion in Society
Episode#178 – Michael Malice and Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand, Human Nature, and Anarchy
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, the hosts discuss the value of religion and myth in society, as well as their role in providing explanations and philosophy to guide human life.
57:24 - 58:28 (01:04)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the value of religion and myth in society, as well as their role in providing explanations and philosophy to guide human life. They also explore the evolution of human understanding and how it has affected religion and our perceptions of the world around us.
ChapterThe Value of Common Myths and Religion in Society
Episode#178 – Michael Malice and Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand, Human Nature, and Anarchy
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker argues that philosophy provides an alternative explanation to religious beliefs and that as our knowledge has increased, we no longer need to rely on religion to explain the unknown.
58:28 - 1:01:41 (03:12)
Summary
The speaker argues that philosophy provides an alternative explanation to religious beliefs and that as our knowledge has increased, we no longer need to rely on religion to explain the unknown. Hence, religion needed to die out about 200 years ago when philosophy started to explain the real world.