Robert Nozick, Anarchy, State Utopia - The Experience Machine - Sadler's Lectures

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This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century philosopher, Robert Nozick's book Anarchy, State, and Utopia Specifically it examines his discussion of the "Experience Machine", in which Nozick proposes a thought experiment involving a machine that would allow a person to have any experiences they choose, for an entire lifetime if they wish. He also brings up the possibility of other machines, including a Transformation Machine and a Results Machine. The key question is whether a person would use these machines or not - and why. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 1500 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler Purchase Nozick's Anarchy, State, and Utopia - https://amzn.to/3fK0p6e