Will being ruled by Oligarchs make us less intelligent humans? Well, there are certainly some questions to be asked about the intelligence of ordinary folk voting for oligarch rule. But looking at the science behind intelligence and the environmental factors that influence it, there is a real risk that if we allow the priorities of the oligarchs to become our priorities then we do risk the level of overall intelligence we can achieve.
Human intelligence (which includes sentiency) is not automatic - it requires effort and the right environment.
In this episode, Dr. Dan Goyal discusses the basics of ‘human intelligence,’ including what it means to be a sentient being and the consequences of trying to develop young minds in an environment focused on materialism and hyper-competitiveness.
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