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Michio Kaku

10/22/19

@ Lex Fridman

The distinction between science and religion is crucial; problems arise when scientists comment on ethics or religious figures on natural laws.

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Michio Kaku: Future of Humans, Aliens, Space Travel & Physics | Lex Fridman Podcast #45

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Michio Kaku: Future of Humans, Aliens, Space Travel & Physics | Lex Fridman Podcast #45

10/22/19

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Michio Kaku

10/22/19

@ Lex Fridman

Galileo stated that science aims to understand the heavens, while religion focuses on ethics and morality, and we should keep these domains separate.

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Peter Thiel

04/25/25

@ Jordan B Peterson

The reliance on metaphysical presuppositions in science is often questioned, leading to a disconnect between scientific inquiry and its ethical implications.

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Marc Andreessen

01/26/25

@ Lex Fridman

Understanding the role of religion in society is crucial, as it influences people's beliefs and behaviors, and the lack of genuine belief can result in harmful substitutes.

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Naval Ravikant

10/29/15

@ Tim Ferriss

Religions serve as a cooperating system for humans, establishing rules and boundaries for expected behavior.

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Richard Dawkins

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

Criticism of religion is not an attack on individuals; rather, it's about challenging ideas that can be harmful.

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Murray Shanahan

06/29/17

@ Y Combinator

Science fiction is valuable for prompting discussions about ethical issues, but we must remember that it is ultimately just storytelling, distinct from reality.

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Terence Tao

06/15/25

@ Lex Fridman

The interplay between theory and experiment is crucial in science, as observations can guide theoretical models and vice versa.

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Ricky Gervais

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

I think a lot of comedians are critical thinkers and science-based, which leads them to be more skeptical or agnostic about religion.

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Andrew Huberman

05/28/25

@ Theo Von

As a scientist, I believe in God and the possibility of energies beyond our understanding, which makes life and science more interesting.