Rational Irrationality
Julia explains the theory of rational irrationality, which suggests that humans evolved to have false beliefs in certain situations because it's beneficial for their goals. However, she argues that having accurate beliefs is more advantageous and that we should strive to be in a scout mindset. Jordan asks why humans have a bias towards the soldier mindset, and Julia explains the evolutionary reasons behind it.In this clip
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