Ep167 "What Happens With Stone Age Brains + Godlike Tools?" with Steven Kotler
Summary
Neuroscientist David Eagleman interviews Stephen Kotler about their book *We Are As Gods*, exploring the clash between Stone Age brains and godlike technology. They discuss how exponential change causes cognitive overload and anxiety, arguing that flow states and curiosity are vital antidotes. The conversation highlights the psychological challenges of abundance and the need to maintain human agency and "virtuous friction" in an AI-driven world.
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