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#168 – Ian Morris on whether deep history says we're heading for an intelligence explosion

80,000 Hours Podcast

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A Critical Examination of High Modernism

This chapter delves into the complexities of high modernism, discussing its contributions to improved living standards alongside ethical dilemmas posed by state control. The speakers emphasize the need to differentiate between successful and failed applications of modernist principles, particularly in Western versus totalitarian contexts.

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