13min chapter

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Intuition vs. Reason with poker champion Liv Boeree

A Bit of Optimism

CHAPTER

Breaking Free from the Moloch Trap

This chapter explores the concept of the Moloch trap, where individuals and societies become obsessed with short-term metrics and overlook important factors. It discusses the negative effects of social media, media competition, and technology, as well as the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists. The speakers propose two potential solutions to break free from the Moloch trap.

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