Making Sense with Sam Harris #155 — Mental Models
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Apr 29, 2019 
In this engaging dialogue, Shane Parrish, a blogger and podcaster known for his insights on mental models, joins the discussion. They explore decision-making frameworks, diving into cognitive biases and the perils of impulsive choices. Parrish shares his cybersecurity journey, emphasizing online privacy challenges and the risks tied to foreign dependence in critical infrastructure. The two also tackle the impact of optimism bias on rational thought and the complexities of ethical dilemmas in today's polarized discourse.
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Unexpected Popularity
- Shane Parrish's blog, Farnam Street, gained popularity unexpectedly.
- It started as a personal journal inspired by Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett.
Digital Dominance
- Online privacy and foreign infrastructure control are major upcoming issues.
- Companies like Google might gain an unfair advantage, hindering competition.
Market Failure and Infrastructure
- Free markets may fail in protecting critical infrastructure from foreign threats.
- Malicious code or zero-day vulnerabilities pose significant risks.