Why Scientific Achievements Might ACTUALLY Be USELESS for Humans | Richard Dawkins
Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory
09/21/21
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Whether you believe that humans and other species have evolved or you believe in a creator of living things, this episode is going to excite you or challenge you to think outside the box. Both scenarios are worthwhile, as Tom is joined by the world renowned evolutionary biologist, Richard Dawkins. Trying to fully grasp how the human mind works and what role evolution plays with our emotions, thought processes and sexual selection can be overwhelming. Tom highlights the inspiring works from Richard and discusses some complex ideas from his latest book, Books Do Furnish A Life. This is a deep dive into what evolution is, and raises the question of whether or not science, technology, and the human search for meaning and exploration has surpassed our basic evolutionary need for survival. Where does that leave humanity and what options are potential solutions worth exploring? Order Richard Dawkins new book, Books Do Furnish A Life: https://amzn.to/39fEeSU
SHOW NOTES:
0:00 | Introduction Richard Dawkins
1:34 | How The Mind Works
7:28 | Nature of Thought & Emotion
14:01 | Emergent Properties Beyond Survival
21:13 | Lack Of Evolving Creativity
29:30 | The Great Leap Forward
30:46 | Evolution of Sexual Selection
41:25 | The Handicap Principle
45:17 | Human Sexual Selection
57:13 | Genetic Variance
1:04:07 | Finding Origin of Life
1:10:55 | Natural Selection & DNA
1:27:29 | Writing Sci-Fi & Morality
1:37:58 | Hard Problem of Consciousness
1:41:32 | Memes + Hyper Connectivity
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Some people are more motivated by bad news while others are paralyzed in fear. Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying are two Evolutionary Biologists that give you the facts, discoveries and observations as they see it. Tom reads a direct quote from their latest book that says, “We are headed for collapse. Civilization is becoming incoherent around us.” Bret and Heather break down fundamental ideas behind what humans have learned from evolution for thousands of years, how corrupt the science community has become, and how to parent your children with the goal of mitigating risks while they are younger. These biologists are incredibly fascinating with novel ideas of what adaptation would look like for humans if we are careful and intentional.
SHOW NOTES:
0:00 | Introduction to Bret & Heather
0:30 | Headed for a Collapse
3:02 | Learning From Evolution
6:43 | How Are Humans Fish?
13:18 | Solving Novel Problems
18:37 | Redefining Language & Jargon
27:03 | Defining What Science Is
34:14 | Corrupted Science Incentives
39:50 | Break Down Of Society
44:04 | Evolutionary Toolkit
48:27 | Recover from Helicopter Parents
55:34 | Prepare Children for Risks
1:04:41 | Rite of Passage
1:07:05 | The Fourth Frontier
1:15:22 | Steady State Craftsmanship
1:20:59 | Value of Liberty
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Change Your BRAIN By Using These Hacks to Increase Your DOPAMINE | Dr. Andrew Huberman
September 23, 2021
•67m
Dopamine is not a new topic. People have been obsessing and hearing about dopamine and its role in human behavior for years. You may think of it as the feel-good happy hormone, or you may associate it with addiction, love, lust and sex. As our lives convert over to a totally digital experience that is with us everywhere we are in the form of a cell phone, dopamine detox has even started gaining in popularity. Dr. Andrew Huberman from the Huberman Lab is back again to unpack some of the more surprising discoveries and uses of dopamine. He cleverly relates dopamine to being a biological currency that has a role to play in human desire for more. Dopamine is the catalyst pushing humanity forward exploring things like cryptocurrency and pushing our limitations and what is possible, but is all of that for the sake of pleasure and feeling good? Dr. Huberman breaks down the eternal balance of pain and pleasure, arousal and relaxation and gives you the insight you need to start regulating your body’s dopamine release. If you thought dopamine was all about feeling good, Dr. Huberman is about to reveal why it’s more about what motivates you in the pursuit of something greater.
SHOW NOTES:
0:00 | Introduction Dr. Andrew Huberman
0:56 | Dopamine the Biological Currency
6:51 | Releasing Dopamine
10:38 | Hormonal Signaling
14:34 | Can We Spike Dopamine?
21:00 | Value the Pursuit & the Dips
25:40 | Balance of Pain and Pleasure
31:23 | Self Regulation of Dopamine
38:28 | Dopamine and Time Perception
44:31 | Dopamine and Overindulging
49:05 | Action Based Denial
52:42 | Using Rules & Dopamine
58:27 | Ways to Get Motivated
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