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Roko Mijic: Defects, Defection, and the Future of Governance

From the New World

CHAPTER

Exploring Rationality: From Origins to Controversies

The chapter dives into the origins of the rationality movement spearheaded by influential figures like Hanson, Yudkowsky, and Bostrom, focusing on aligning beliefs with reality. It discusses the evolution of rationality from Overcoming Bias to Less Wrong to explore truth-seeking in various fields amidst societal pressures. The conversation also touches on preference cascades, truth-seeking behaviors, and controversies within the rationality community.

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