Stephen Pinker on What Has Happened to Being Rational

Stephen Pinker is a renowned cognitive scientist and psychologist who has spent decades studying human nature, reason, and progress. He appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience episode 1743 to discuss his work on rationality, psychology, and how scientific thinking applies to contemporary political and philosophical debates. Pinker's research challenges common misconceptions about human behavior and societal decline, making him a compelling guest for exploring whether humans are becoming more or less rational. Joe brought him on to dig into the intersection of science and philosophy, examining what it actually means to think rationally in the modern world.