As promised last episode, we at least glance off the topic of population reduction, but from a very philosophical angle and with the help of an interesting, alternate, metaphorical interpretation of the Garden of Eden story. What makes humans human, what are the real existential problems with AI, and what is the best way to define the choices of this crossroads humanity finds itself at? We examine the motivations and worldview of the "tech bro" class via Malcolm and Simone Collins, particularly in relation to population reduction and what is emerging as a new, anti-nature AI centric religious structure - which looks eerily similar to the old religious structure.

Episode Notes

Based Camp podcast on Eden story:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUIvHU9jbnM

Hoe_math's simplified version of the levels of cognition:

https://itishoemath.com/free-levels-chart/

Episode Corrections:

Joel says "John Smith" when talking about the book of Mormon - he meant the Mormon leader Joseph Smith

Tyler can't remember who actually modeled the levels of cognition and never circles back to find out - it's Ken Wilber and his Integral Theory