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Erik Torenberg: Optionality, AI & Elites

"World of DaaS"

CHAPTER

The Hypocrisy of the Class

Harvard is a perfect example where they consider themselves on the forefront of promoting egalitarianism and social progress. And yet they have this massive endowment they could afford increasing the student population by five X or 10 X. That's not their main goal, even though that's a value they claim to spouse. So those are just some examples of the hypocrisy of this class. I described it, talk left, act right, talk a big game about inclusivity ... but act in a way that's much more cutthroat and out for themselves.

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