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EFR 753: The Evolutionary Impact of Social Media and the Internet and Unlocking the Power of Collective Brain Innovation with Michael Muthukrishna

Author
Chase Chewning and Michael Muthukrishna
Published
Wed 01 Nov 2023
Episode Link
https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/753

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Have you ever considered how our brains either catalyze or impede our progress as a society? How the software we've developed is a testament to our collective innovations, and how diversity in our environments sparks fresh perspectives? Join in as we delve into the intricacies of "collective brain innovation", a fascinating topic presented by Michael Muthukrishna. We will explore the paradox of diversity in communication, the importance of finding the right people for your collective brain, and understanding how disagreements and diverse viewpoints can be the catapult to our success.

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In this episode, you will learn...

  • Collective brain innovation and its evolutionary importance
  • Emphasis of teamwork, diversity, and disagreements in fostering innovation
  • Navigating misinformation, trust, and free speech on social media
  • The internet's impact on cultural evolution and information processing
  • Reflections on the Industrial Revolution's impact and institutional struggles
  • Intellectual arbitrage, AI research, and simultaneous discovery
  • Self-understanding and its role in personal success
  • Better individual information processing in the digital age
  • Internet tribes, cultural evolution, conflict, and confusion

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