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#213 – Will MacAskill on AI causing a “century in a decade” – and how we're completely unprepared

80,000 Hours Podcast

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The Growth Advantage of Authoritarian Economies

This chapter explores the differing economic growth strategies employed by authoritarian and democratic nations, emphasizing how autocratic systems can quickly mobilize resources for industrialization. Through historical examples such as Stalin's Soviet Union, it illustrates the advantages authoritarian regimes have in optimizing production and bypassing regulatory obstacles, leading to significant competitive advantages.

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