Episode 221: Granite Cocks vs Robot Overlords
Very Bad Wizards
Is There a Human Nature Under Capitalism?
Scott alexander argues that human nature is self-interest and utility maximising. He says we can't defeat the inherent corruption in any form of political organization. But he also claims our values are more internalized than he seems to admit or agree with. Alexander: 'We haven't figured out how to do that'
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