How to Create Software That Can Improve the World

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I'm working on a project that is trying to figure out can we create software that can do this. We tried to do this at Monasti Academy with our 30 or so residents. They're good at finding people who are morally trusting and then they're good at placing them in the roles of power where they're effective. But my feeling is that where we start will probably get most of the things we do wrong here. So I'll give you some ideas and things we're working with.

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What is non-self-coercion? What's so bad about coercing ourselves to do things we don't want to do? What is "the reconsolidation pyramid"? What are the differences between being heaven-oriented and enlightenment-oriented? What does it mean to scale trust?

Matt Goldenberg is the creator of Procrastination Playbook and the Head of Marketing at the Monastic Academy for the Preservation of Life on Earth. He spends his time meditating, helping people heal their emotional wounds, and working to prevent existential risks. Contact him via Twitter at @mattgoldenberg or via email at matt@procrastinationplaybook.net.

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