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It can be easy to believe that humans are insignificant. We\\u2019re specks of dust on a random planet in a vast universe. Less powerful than elephants. Fewer than ants. But David Deutsch believes that\\u2019s all beside the point, because humans possess one unique skill: attaining knowledge. David Deutsch \\u2013 Oxford professor, father of quantum computing, recluse \\u2013 convinced Chris years ago to take over leadership of TED with his ideas about knowledge. In this mind-bending conversation, the two dive into his theory that the potential reach of knowledge is infinite. They explore how knowledge first developed, why it sets us apart and what all of these heady concepts really mean for our present and future. To find out more about TED, please visit TED.com.
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