How can we navigate change?
This week, join Cyrus Palizban in introducing the newest Lightning faculty member, Benjamin Hinrichs, who shares a sneak peek from his new course: 'Innovation and the Social Order'. The course will delve into the nature of societal change, understanding future uncertainties, and the necessity of preparing mentally for change. Our explores the intersection of government, entrepreneurship, and personal life decisions in the context of uncertainty and change. Benjamin’s motivations for teaching the course are rooted in embracing humanity’s limitations in knowing and adapting to change, emphasizing intellectual humility and practical applications. We hope this episode is a compelling motivation to join Benjamin's exploration of how individuals can better understand and navigate the inevitability of change.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:21 Course Overview: Innovation and the Social Order
01:23 Discussing Bill Joy's Essay: Why the Future Doesn't Need Us
04:54 The Role of Ambiguity in Understanding Change
11:40 Personal Reflections on Teaching and Faith
17:07 Government and Innovation: A Complex Relationship
23:44 Navigating Change: Practical Advice and Philosophical Insights
35:48 Conclusion and Course Invitation
If Benjamin has you intrigued with what he could offer you in his course, find it through this link:
https://smartlink2.metricool.com/public/smartlink/lightning-945
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