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Nick Land on Entropy and the Nature of Time | 12/16/24

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Civilization and Low Time Preference: A Path to Progress

This chapter explores the relationship between civilization and low time preference behavior, highlighting its significance in libertarian thought. Through examples like the marshmallow test, it illustrates how societies that prioritize long-term planning and delayed gratification flourish compared to those with high time preference tendencies.

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