This one of my favorite recent podcasts. Such discussions are more tangible and comprehensible to me than quantum physics. I've attempted to understand the latter and feel like I only kind of understand some of it.
Were they inferring that a part of our biological system may operate on a quantum level and may share the same characteristics as other life forms not from this planet? Example, Penrose’s theories about microtubules
It is incorrect to use the active language while talking about biological evolution e.g. " The organism has to adapt..." or "evolution does this or that. " This misleads people to think that the biological evolution is a teleological process (e.g., Philip Goff or Robert Wright). Unfortunately, I have also heard Richard Dawkins use active language when talking about biological evolution. Biological evolution is a passive, teleonomic process and a word we use to describe the observed post-facto statistical effect of changing environment on populations of organisms that do pass on random mutations through generations. The mutations that allow the organism to survive in the contemporary environmental conditions are passed on - why? because the organism survives until the reproductive age. If the mutation ends up making the organisms unfit for the contemporary environment, they die and do not pass on those mutations. Duh. It is as simple as that. And of course the the process of biological evolution has to follow laws of physics.
@@PatrickTaylor-h8c iThink(TM) its an open and ongoing, integrally developing, and conscientiously advancing system of ...education, learning, and wisdom.... coming forth and going forward. It can be part of the art of allusions beyond the false perceptions of illusions and the false beliefs of delusions coming forth.
Not all speech is literal. Sometimes being slightly incorrect is fine if it allows you to express yourself. Many speakers like to assume their audience is composed of intelligent people who are capable of interpreting what they're saying, even when it's somewhat stylistic.
funny how the law of phyics you keep refereiing too is way of justifying an education system we all learn from, but you cant explain most of the universe. huburus is another human word which you adhere too. being ok with not knowing is ok, proffessing somthing you cant prove or theorise, is ......well you tell me....
iThink(TM) its an open and ongoing, integrally developing, and conscientiously advancing system of ...education, learning, and wisdom.... coming forth and going forward.
Sean, we are so thankful for you bringing us such quality content in a regular manner. Never stop!
We're two days in and I'm already incredibly grateful for escapism that scientific lectures and podcasts are bringing. Woot woot, thanks again!
amazing talk! very pleasing and interesting to listen to.
This one of my favorite recent podcasts. Such discussions are more tangible and comprehensible to me than quantum physics. I've attempted to understand the latter and feel like I only kind of understand some of it.
Well, Richard Feinman used to say, that is how the quantum physicists themselves feel! Don't worry.
This is great!
Maybe a talk with Forrest Valkai would be great as a counter to this.
When will the pay structure change go into effect?
Were they inferring that a part of our biological system may operate on a quantum level and may share the same characteristics as other life forms not from this planet? Example, Penrose’s theories about microtubules
Molecular Fitness forms us
Bounded intelligences.
Neat
It is incorrect to use the active language while talking about biological evolution e.g. " The organism has to adapt..." or "evolution does this or that. " This misleads people to think that the biological evolution is a teleological process (e.g., Philip Goff or Robert Wright). Unfortunately, I have also heard Richard Dawkins use active language when talking about biological evolution. Biological evolution is a passive, teleonomic process and a word we use to describe the observed post-facto statistical effect of changing environment on populations of organisms that do pass on random mutations through generations. The mutations that allow the organism to survive in the contemporary environmental conditions are passed on - why? because the organism survives until the reproductive age. If the mutation ends up making the organisms unfit for the contemporary environment, they die and do not pass on those mutations. Duh. It is as simple as that. And of course the the process of biological evolution has to follow laws of physics.
Is it incorrect? Or is it just misleading?
@PatrickTaylor-h8c It is incorrect, so it misleads.
You’re so annoying
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iThink(TM) its an open and ongoing, integrally developing, and conscientiously advancing system of ...education, learning, and wisdom.... coming forth and going forward.
It can be part of the art of allusions beyond the false perceptions of illusions and the false beliefs of delusions coming forth.
Not all speech is literal. Sometimes being slightly incorrect is fine if it allows you to express yourself. Many speakers like to assume their audience is composed of intelligent people who are capable of interpreting what they're saying, even when it's somewhat stylistic.
Sean, you really should talk to some artists and poets! Call up a good musician. . .or a fiction writer, like Benjamin Labatut. .
funny how the law of phyics you keep refereiing too is way of justifying an education system we all learn from, but you cant explain most of the universe. huburus is another human word which you adhere too. being ok with not knowing is ok, proffessing somthing you cant prove or theorise, is ......well you tell me....
iThink(TM) its an open and ongoing, integrally developing, and conscientiously advancing system of ...education, learning, and wisdom.... coming forth and going forward.