Podcasts that mention 📚 The elephant in the brain by Kevin Simler

He is the co-author of a book titled "The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life," "The Age of Em: Work, Love, and Life When Robots Rule the Earth," and a fascinating recent paper I recommend on "Grabby Aliens," titled "If Loud Aliens Explain Human Earliness, Quiet Aliens Are Also Rare.

Lex Fridman introduces Robin Hanson, noting his role as a co-author of "The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life," among other significant works. This book is highlighted as a major contribution from Robin Hanson.

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the elephant the elephant in the brain Right and Paul bloom had this great quote as well when I spoke to him

The host mentions a book title associated with a previous guest, Robin Hanson, in the context of discussing signaling.

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154 05:24 and I'm also trying to meet a really deep need that people have right now in the world today 155 05:29 I couldn't agree more 156 05:34 I recently interviewed Robin Hanson author of elephant in the brain 157 05:39 and most secret motives in the way that people behave was it is a way to expedite your movement through the world and and avoid pitfalls 158 05:43 I suppose with other people isn't it

The host mentions interviewing the author of this book and its theme.

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Robin Hansen is the author of the elephant in the brain

The host introduces the guest, Robin Hanson, as the author of the book.

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