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The Sides of Us We Wish We Talked More About - Robin Hanson
Join us on the Seekers Mindtalks Podcast as we delve deep into the fascinating world of free thinking with renowned polymath, Robin Hanson. Robin Hanson is an economist, researcher at George Mason University, and a leading figure in the field of prediction markets. With a diverse background spanning economics, physics, and philosophy, Robin brings a unique perspective to our discussion on the presence of "elephants" – those hidden biases and ingrained patterns of thought that shape our perceptions and behaviors.
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:33 – Elephants in Free thinking
00:08:43 – Insights from having a polymath mind
00:15:08 – Why we have elephants in our brain?
00:17:55 – Can we afford to live authentically?
00:23:50 – Robin opted to store his brain after death
00:26:15 – Elephants in our modern culture
00:33:10 – Cultural selection might be what we need
00:37:20 – Some Insular Cultures Thrive Long Term
00:42:00 – Maslows law and cooperation for survival
00:46:00 – Monopolies in tech. Good or bad?
00:49:45 – Elephants in democracies
00:53:10 – Who should call shots in democracies
00:58:30 – Income inequality in modern decade
01:02:43 – Elephant in our genes
01:07:00 - Respect causing burnout
01:09:55 – Importance of view quakes
01:13:40 – Elephant in prestigious institutions
01:18:50 – Elephant in First Principles Thinking
Starting with introspection into the concept of elephants in free thinking, we explore insights derived from a polymathic mindset, examining why these cognitive biases persist and whether we can truly afford to live authentically in a world governed by them. Delving into intriguing topics like cultural selection, the impact of insular cultures, and the role of cooperation in survival, we uncover how elephants influence our modern culture, technology monopolies, and democratic governance.
As we journey through the conversation, we confront pressing issues such as income inequality, genetic predispositions, and the repercussions of respect-induced burnout. Along the way, we discover the importance of "view quakes" and challenge the elephants entrenched within prestigious institutions and first principles thinking.
Tune in to gain profound insights and spark your own view quakes as we unravel the elephants in free thinking with Robin Hanson. Don't miss this engaging exploration into the depths of human cognition and societal dynamics.
Get in touch in the comments below or head to...
Instagram: / seekers_mindtalks
Twitter: / seekersmindtalk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2utgJk5...
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
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By RajJoin us on the Seekers Mindtalks Podcast as we delve deep into the fascinating world of free thinking with renowned polymath, Robin Hanson. Robin Hanson is an economist, researcher at George Mason University, and a leading figure in the field of prediction markets. With a diverse background spanning economics, physics, and philosophy, Robin brings a unique perspective to our discussion on the presence of "elephants" – those hidden biases and ingrained patterns of thought that shape our perceptions and behaviors.
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:33 – Elephants in Free thinking
00:08:43 – Insights from having a polymath mind
00:15:08 – Why we have elephants in our brain?
00:17:55 – Can we afford to live authentically?
00:23:50 – Robin opted to store his brain after death
00:26:15 – Elephants in our modern culture
00:33:10 – Cultural selection might be what we need
00:37:20 – Some Insular Cultures Thrive Long Term
00:42:00 – Maslows law and cooperation for survival
00:46:00 – Monopolies in tech. Good or bad?
00:49:45 – Elephants in democracies
00:53:10 – Who should call shots in democracies
00:58:30 – Income inequality in modern decade
01:02:43 – Elephant in our genes
01:07:00 - Respect causing burnout
01:09:55 – Importance of view quakes
01:13:40 – Elephant in prestigious institutions
01:18:50 – Elephant in First Principles Thinking
Starting with introspection into the concept of elephants in free thinking, we explore insights derived from a polymathic mindset, examining why these cognitive biases persist and whether we can truly afford to live authentically in a world governed by them. Delving into intriguing topics like cultural selection, the impact of insular cultures, and the role of cooperation in survival, we uncover how elephants influence our modern culture, technology monopolies, and democratic governance.
As we journey through the conversation, we confront pressing issues such as income inequality, genetic predispositions, and the repercussions of respect-induced burnout. Along the way, we discover the importance of "view quakes" and challenge the elephants entrenched within prestigious institutions and first principles thinking.
Tune in to gain profound insights and spark your own view quakes as we unravel the elephants in free thinking with Robin Hanson. Don't miss this engaging exploration into the depths of human cognition and societal dynamics.
Get in touch in the comments below or head to...
Instagram: / seekers_mindtalks
Twitter: / seekersmindtalk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2utgJk5...
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...