<p>Why are we here? Can the patterns of history and nature tell us anything new?</p><br><p>In this episode of How to Change the World we trace a clear line. From ancient molecules learning to copy themselves, to religions and nations learning to spread, to algorithms that now compete for your attention. All on a subversive quest for <strong>immortality</strong>.</p><br><p>This hidden history of innovation maps the evolution of the universes most successful survivors. Learn the game theory of how these immortal beings compete and impact society.</p><br><p>This season has been about a species of hairy apes and how they became human. Today we combine science, history, and philosophy to build a set of mental models that explain the animal and human landscape of today and quite possibly tomorrow. The future of humanity depends on the decisions and innovations of today.</p><br><p>This episode will turn a lot of your ideas about the world on their head:</p><ul><li>Have you ever considered that your genes don't exist to build you, you exist to build your genes?</li><li>Do you have ideas or do ideas colonize your mind - eating away at your attention just like we eat food to survive?</li><li>Is innovation more about what we spread, than what we invent?</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><strong>Become a Member</strong></p><p><a href="https://igmlpi.short.gy/Patreon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/ChangeTheWorldPod</a></p><ul><li>Access to behind the scenes episodes</li><li>Ask Sam anything</li><li>Support the show</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><strong>ABOUT</strong></p><br><p>How to Change the World is an independent podcast on a mission to document the entire history of innovation. One world-changing event at a time. In the process we are building out frameworks and mental models to think more coherently about global change.</p><br><p>Written, edited, recorded, and produced by Sam Webster Harris.</p><br><p><strong>🤓 Website:</strong> <a href="https://igmlpi.short.gy/change-world" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ChangeTheWorldPod.com</a></p><br><p>🤗 <strong>Join the Patreon: </strong><a href="https://igmlpi.short.gy/Patreon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/ChangeTheWorldPod</a></p><br><p>Help from:</p><p>👩‍🎨 Design - Francisca Correia (<a href="https://igmlpi.short.gy/FranciscaLI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">available to hire</a>)</p><p>🧙‍♂️ Mentorship - Jeremy Enns (<a href="https://igmlpi.short.gy/Jeremy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">available to hire</a>)</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p><a href="https://iGmlPi.short.gy/selfish" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Selfish Gene</a> <em>- Richard Dawkins</em></p><p><a href="https://iGmlPi.short.gy/phenotype" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Extended Phenotype</a>: The Long Reach of the Gene <em>- Richard Dawkins</em></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></p><p>00:00 You are a robot</p><p>01:47 Patterns of Nature</p><p>03:04 ACT 1 - CONTROL</p><p>03:39 Nico Tinbergen and the randy fish</p><p>06:05 The Primordial Soup Starter Kit</p><p>07:23 Algorithmic Governance</p><p>08:43 ACT 2 - CO-OPERATION</p><p>08:43 Cancer</p><p>11:03 Fear of death and The Birth of religion</p><p>12:42 ACT 3 - EXTERNAL CONTROL</p><p>12:42 Extended Phenotypes</p><p>14:55 Remote control</p><p>18:01 ACT 4 - IDEA VATS</p><p>18:01 Consciousness</p><p>20:31 What is a meme?</p><p>21:32 Genes vs Memes Speed</p><p>23:21 Idea Propogation</p><p>25:46 Carrier Class</p><p>27:40 ACT 5 - GAME THEORY</p><p>28:03 Hawk Dove Conjecture</p><p>29:16 Gravity Wells &amp; conformity</p><p>30:39 ACT 6 - INNOVATION</p><p>30:39 Complexity - Meme Stacks</p><p>32:15 Innovation</p><p>34:13 ACT 7 - IMMORTAL MINDS</p><p>34:13 The Third Replicating Medium - Silicon</p><p>36:53 Immortal Minds</p><p>38:06 What does it mean to be conscious?</p><p>39:45 Building the future</p><p>41:28 Sign off</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>