Conversation recorded on March 16, 2025.
Benjamin Stringer and Nishaan Sharma discuss humility and hubris in the pursuit of knowledge. They discuss the Aristotelian conception of virtues and vices, curiosity, the paradox of humility and knowledge claims, and how to correct one’s excesses and deficiencies to arrive at a more accurate self-estimation. As usual, Nishaan brings his flamethrower…
This conversation will likely have a follow-up. Stay tuned for part 2.
Nishaan Sharma writes Notes From Hiroshima.
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