The greatest creative minds have stumbled into the realization that they don't create for ego or instant gratification, but rather to serve something greater such as truth, humanity, or personal health. Hard science suggests that when facing tough decisions, considering service over self-interest can be beneficial.
Sheryl Crow talks about experiencing a sense of mystery and not knowing where her songs come from, and also shares a chance encounter with an unidentified person in the NBC building.
This conversation dives into the themes of Ex Machina, referencing name checks and existing thought experiments on sentience, consciousness, subjectivity, and gender, while also discussing how the movie is sparking interest in science among young people.
The guest speaker discusses their admiration for creative individuals and their work, rejecting the idea of competition among artists and instead embracing the potential of collaboration and mutual inspiration.
The power of imagination is crucial in creating something meaningful and valuable, and it requires being a curious mind from childhood and expressing oneself. With the ability to alchemize ideas into real-life creation, things don't have to be the way they currently are, according to the podcast host's upcoming book.
The speaker mentions a book called "The Science of Getting Rich" by Wallace Waddles which talks about the idea that what you think is the truth, regardless of your environment.