Fictional Realities
The conversation delves into how shared stories, often fictional or mythological, underpin human cooperation, from small tribes to vast nations. Money is highlighted as a powerful fiction that enables large-scale collaboration, yet it carries the risk of fostering delusions that can lead to catastrophic outcomes, as seen in historical totalitarian regimes. The discussion emphasizes that while the scale of these networks has improved, the inherent dangers remain ever-present.In this clip
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