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Tyler Cowen - The #1 Bottleneck to AI progress Is Humans

Dwarkesh Podcast

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Perceptions of Progress: Analyzing Decline and Leadership

This chapter explores the skepticism surrounding declining test scores in education, critiquing the narrative of diminishing outcomes while acknowledging the impressive capabilities of elite students. It reflects on historical and contemporary political leadership, contrasting past presidents with modern dynamics, and examining the complexities of candidate selection and societal upheaval. The discussion further delves into the effective altruism movement and progress studies, highlighting not only the challenges they face but also the potential for positive impact on science policy.

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