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Ep 101 Ask Me Anything 1

As it says: an "AMA" episode. 00:00 Introduction 01:24 When defines the "tipping point" between a static and a dynamic society - specifically our own?  08:13 Why do children seem to learn faster than adults? 14:00 What are the best refutations of anti-realism & instrumentalism? 19:25 What does quantum computation tell us about reality? 25:00 What is the delineation of reason vs unreason? 27:23 What is a "fact"? 28:45 Is a person a "beginning of infinity"? 31:10 What are your thoughts on "inborn knowledge" in people? 37:08 What do you think about monopolies in markets? 44:42 What is the role of the state to realise the ethics of society? 48:51 What open questions does David's work point us to? 54:38 Could you please elaborate on the Simulation Argument? 01:01:35 Can you do a response video about Yoval Harari? 01:04:14 Why has the Beginning of Infinity risen in popularity in recent years? Do you think this will continue?

Broadcast on:
07 Dec 2021

As it says: an "AMA" episode.

00:00 Introduction

01:24 When defines the "tipping point" between a static and a dynamic society - specifically our own? 

08:13 Why do children seem to learn faster than adults?

14:00 What are the best refutations of anti-realism & instrumentalism?

19:25 What does quantum computation tell us about reality?

25:00 What is the delineation of reason vs unreason?

27:23 What is a "fact"?

28:45 Is a person a "beginning of infinity"?

31:10 What are your thoughts on "inborn knowledge" in people?

37:08 What do you think about monopolies in markets?

44:42 What is the role of the state to realise the ethics of society?

48:51 What open questions does David's work point us to?

54:38 Could you please elaborate on the Simulation Argument?

01:01:35 Can you do a response video about Yoval Harari?

01:04:14 Why has the Beginning of Infinity risen in popularity in recent years? Do you think this will continue?