"Filmmaker Tao Ruspoli and neuroscientist Dr. Patrick House engage in a wide-ranging discussion that explores the nature of truth, myth, and meaning. The conversation begins with an examination of the significance of the number 40 in various cultural and religious contexts, revealing how this seemingly arbitrary number has been imbued with profound meaning throughout history. Ruspoli and House delve into the power of storytelling, discussing how myths and folklore can shape our understanding of the world and ourselves, even when the stories themselves may not be factually accurate.The discussion then turns to the role of active and passive bearers of tradition, drawing fascinating parallels between the transmission of folklore and the spread of parasites in the natural world. Ruspoli shares personal anecdotes about his father's storytelling, while House offers insights from his research on mind-controlling parasites. The two explore the tension between the pursuit of factual accuracy and the value of "ecstatic truth," ultimately questioning the cultural and contextual nature of truth itself. Throughout the podcast, Ruspoli and House engage in a thought-provoking and often humorous dialogue that challenges listeners to reconsider their assumptions about the stories we tell and the truths we hold dear." -Claude
Tao gives the 2024 UC Berkeley Commencement Speech
Being in the World Podcast 077: Dennis Gassner
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Being in The World Podcast 075 On being a couple and trying to improve yourselves and each other
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Being in the World 073: Riccardo Manzotti
Being in the World 072: Dulcinée DeGuere on Mental Health, Vulnerability & Systems of Care
Being in the World 071: Interview with ChatGPT 2/2
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Being in the World 069: Eric Kaplan
Tao Ruspoli Flamenco Guitar--Soleares 1
Being in the World Podcast 068: Chris Ryan
Being in the World podcast 067: Anya Kaats--Astrology for Rationalists
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Being in the World podcast 065: James Fox
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Being in the World Podcast 063: James Ostrer
Being in the World Podcast 062: Adam Freeland
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