Media Moloch: The High Cost of Sensationalism

This chapter explores the harmful effects of misaligned incentives in the media, likening it to game theory's Moloch, where the quest for attention fosters sensationalism and polarization. The conversation critiques how mainstream media's reliance on clickbait and political biases hampers societal cooperation on urgent issues like climate change. It emphasizes the need for truth and personal responsibility in navigating a landscape dominated by emotional manipulation and technological influences.

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