20min chapter

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas cover image

285 | Nate Silver on Prediction, Risk, and Rationality

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

CHAPTER

Navigating Effective Altruism and Risky Decisions

This chapter examines the complexities surrounding effective altruism and rationalism, shedding light on historical implications and valid criticisms within the community. It features discussions on risk management and the psychology of decision-making, particularly in high-stakes environments like finance and technology. The conversation also touches on ethical considerations in the tech industry and the potential consequences of advancements that may not serve the public good.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode