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Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

Simulacra levels, moral mazes, and low-hanging fruit (with Zvi Mowshowitz)

Dec 20, 2023
01:28:47
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Zvi Mowshowitz, AI researcher and expert, discusses the concept of low-hanging fruit, the balance between explorers and exploiters in society, and the four simulacra levels. They also explore the challenges of aligning AI systems, the importance of failure in organizations, and using the Bitcoin model for building safe AI systems.
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Quick takeaways

  • People often resist change and overlook obvious opportunities for improvement due to the assumption that if something was beneficial, it would have already been tried.
  • Communicating can occur on different levels: factual information, shaping beliefs, signaling loyalty, and creating symbolic impact. Understanding these levels enhances interpretation and navigation of discussions.

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Minding the Low-Hanging Fruit

People have a tendency to resist change and stick to what they are familiar with, even when there are obvious opportunities for improvement. This behavior can be attributed to the belief that if something was truly beneficial, someone would have already tried it. However, this assumption is often incorrect, as many potential solutions remain unexplored. It is important to regularly assess whether we are doing the obvious things to improve our lives or businesses, as it is easy to fall into a pattern of complacency and avoid taking necessary action due to trivial inconveniences or social pressures.

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