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#110 – Holden Karnofsky on building aptitudes and kicking ass

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Navigating Long-Termism and Effective Outcomes

This chapter critiques the broad concept of long-termism and the difficulties in assessing the effectiveness of aggregated metrics in government decision-making. It emphasizes the need for clear focus on tangible outcomes over abstract ideas, while advocating for thorough policy analysis and strategic governance in science and technology. Additionally, it discusses the geopolitical challenges of semiconductor manufacturing and the importance of maintaining diverse funding sources for organizations to ensure sustainability.

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