Steven Pinker is a cognitive scientist at Harvard and the author of many highly acclaimed books. He joins Noah to discuss progress, technology and human well-being.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:39 Material Progress and Economic Development
02:09 Environmental Concerns and Economic Growth
12:51 AI and Robotics: Threats and Opportunities
33:19 Evolutionary Psychology and Human Wellbeing
44:58 Happiness and Economic Growth
48:42 Conclusion and Upcoming Work
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