Desire and the Fermi paradox | Brian Eno

Desire and the Fermi paradox | Brian Eno

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Brian Eno asks if virtualised desires explains Fermi's paradox

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150 years ago life was short and luxuries scarce. Fast forward to today and life is long and affluent. So why are we still unfulfilled? Is it human nature to be dissatisfied with our lot in life? Do we need discontent to drive us to succeed? To innovate? Or is our dissatisfaction a form of greed encouraged by a relentlessly material culture that is not good for our own well being or the planet

Brian Eno is a musician, record producer, visual artist, and theorist best known for his pioneering work in ambient music and contributions to rock, pop, and electronica.

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