This is the second part (after a part 0, introduction) referring to chapter 16 of The Beginning of Infinity with more substantive readings. We get into imitation and compare how apes "ape" and parrots "parrot" to what humans are doing when they learn. Meme replication and lyrebirds make an appearance.
Ep 28: Ch 11 "The Multiverse" Part 4
Ep 27: Christian Atheists
Ep 26: Problems, Knowledge and Wealth
Ep 25: Ch 11 "The Multiverse" Part 3
Ep 24: The Multiverse, Part 2
Ep 23: The Multiverse, Part 1
Ep 22: The Logic of Experimental Tests
Ep 21: Ch 10, Part 2 "A Dream of Socrates"
Ep 20: Ch 10, Part 1 "A Dream of Socrates"
Ep 19: Mr. Popper's Problems
Ep 18: Ch 9, Part 3: “Optimism”
Ep 17: Ch 9, Part 2: "Optimism"
Ep 16: Ch 9, Part 1: "Optimism"
Ep 15: A diversion on Free Will and Artificial Intelligence
Ep 14: Ch 8, Part 2: "A Window on Infinity"
Ep 13: Ch 8 "A Window on Infinity" Part 1
Ep 12 "Artificial Creativity" Ch 7 Pt 2
Ep 11 "Artificial Creativity" Ch 7 Part 1
Ep 10 "The Jump to Universality" Ch.6
Ep 9 "The Reality of Abstractions" Ch.5 Part 2
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