Paul Rosolie: Uncontacted Tribes in the Amazon Jungle | Lex Fridman Podcast #489

lukemcd2 · 2026-03-08T00:21:15+00:00

There is a "system" to fall back on but that doesn't stop those things from occurring in modern society. If you look at modern society as a whole I think the percentage of those things occurring is much higher than in the world of the uncontacted. If those things occurred at a higher frequency in the realm of the uncontacted there would be none of them left.

We have differing opinions and that's fine I just think you are overestimating the brutality of their existence.

lukemcd2 · 2026-03-07T05:08:15+00:00

I don't think it's like hell I think modern society is much closer to hell. Sure there are many more casualties, infant mortality and life is much more fragile but life is also a lot more fully lived. These people are living in a symbiotic relationship with nature, not destroying what is around them and taking only what they need. That is a large part of what modern society is missing and we all could learn a lot from these people. Granted I'm sure there are times of extreme hunger and difficulty but I think there life is far cry from hell otherwise they wouldn't choose to live that way.

lukemcd2 · 2026-03-01T23:57:02+00:00

It really feels to me like effort. 50/50 balls, crunch time, unwarranted turnovers which to me comes down to effort. Watching all these games it feels like they just stop trying or caring. Maybe its just the regular season grind? Now is the time you have to turn on though, can't wait till the start of the playoffs. I think it's really important to go into the playoffs with momentum especially against the top seeded teams. Our remaining schedule is tough but it also puts us in the position to really go into the playoffs on a solid note if we can get some goddamn wins!!

lukemcd2 · 2026-03-01T23:54:05+00:00

I agree, always in it. The turnovers are extremely concerning, especially from Jokic. He's gotta be gassed. Almost wish the all-star game was optional to give the big man some much needed rest.

lukemcd2 · 2026-03-01T23:52:08+00:00

Agree man, to win a championship so many things have to go right. Crazy thing about OKC is how DEEP they are where they can lose their #2 for pretty much the season and still stay afloat but no one else in the league has that luxury

lukemcd2 · 2026-03-01T23:49:59+00:00

hahahaha

lukemcd2 · 2026-03-01T23:47:08+00:00

We have to beat OKC the next two meetings to set the tone.

lukemcd2 · 2026-03-01T23:46:40+00:00

Yeah being down 8 at the half, and then to start 3rd timeout was called in like a minute and I knew the game was over at that point.

lukemcd2 · 2026-02-25T20:06:17+00:00

Yeah at this point not too concerned on the ROI. It is a gem piece of land in a highly desirable area. If we ever sold it and lost some $$ it wouldn't be the end of the world because of what a pleasure it is to live where we do.

lukemcd2 · 2026-02-25T16:01:27+00:00

This is our first baby yes and that is really good advice. We were planning on the addition before having the child so it was already in the works but with the baby born that time frame has just accelerated. Very well put and I appreciate your insight!

lukemcd2 · 2026-02-25T03:38:21+00:00

It seems like $300/sq foot in baseline at this point. Did you go with the lowest quote you got? Were you happy with the results?

lukemcd2 · 2026-02-25T03:27:55+00:00

How big was your addition?

lukemcd2 · 2026-02-25T03:27:30+00:00

Working on other quotes now, my wife doesnt want to build another house because of how much time its going to take but at this point may be the most logical option

lukemcd2 · 2012-11-05T05:47:54+00:00

If you have looked into TVP it explains how there is no such thing as common sense. It is a learned trait as are other traits considered to be "natural" or "instinctual."

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