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Non-Zero

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Robert Wright's "Non-Zero" explores the concept of non-zero-sum games in history and evolution.

It argues that cooperation and increasing complexity have been driving forces throughout history, leading to progress and societal advancement.

The book examines various aspects of human history and evolution, highlighting the role of cooperation and competition in shaping our world.

Wright uses game theory and evolutionary principles to explain how cooperation can lead to mutual benefit and progress.

The book challenges traditional views of conflict and competition, suggesting that cooperation is often a more effective strategy for achieving long-term success.

It offers a unique perspective on the trajectory of human civilization and the potential for future progress.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

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Jonathan Haidt
in the context of discussing long-term historical trends and human adaptability.
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Jonathan Haidt on Adjusting to Smartphones and Social Media
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Francis Fukuyama
as a book by Robert Wright, featuring a discussion about consciousness and the nature of being human.
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Francis Fukuyama — AGI and the Recommencement of History
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Reid Hoffman
as one of his favorite books that builds systems that prefer non-zero outcomes.
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Reid riffs on massive AI acquisitions, robotics, and headcount trimming
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Michael Shermer
in relation to the inevitability of evolutionary progress.
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New Research on The Evolution of Intelligent Life
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Robert Wright
as a book referencing game theory.
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#338 - Robert Wright - Psychology, Aliens & Averting The Apocalypse
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Reid Hoffman
as a book he enjoyed, prompting a discussion on technological history and AI.
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Reid Hoffman's p(bloom) (Robert Wright & Reid Hoffman)
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Rufus Griscom
as a book supporting the idea of increasing human collaboration.
SUPERCONVERGENCE: Biotechnology Is About to Transform the World. Are We Ready?
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Robert Wright
when discussing his work on non-zero games and human history.
Fixing the International Order (Robert Wright & Trita Parsi)
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Robert Wright
as a book he wrote.
Are You Willing to Challenge Your Own Tribe? | Robert Wright
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Robert Wright
as the book he wrote about how human history does seem to be a kind of moral test.
Golden Oldie: Do We Live in a Simulation (Robert Wright & Preston Greene)
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Robert Wright
carried the story way back before human history.
Golden Oldie: Iran, Hamas, and the China Problem (Robert Wright & Francis Fukuyama)
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Rob Wiblin
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Robert Wright
's books.
#101 – Robert Wright on using cognitive empathy to save the world
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Robert Wright
when discussing threats to globalization in his book Non-Zero.
Tesla, Tufts, and More Trump Chaos (Robert Wright & Paul Bloom)
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Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik
; discusses the directionality of history, evolution through complexity, and the importance of win-win relationships between states.
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