The Fort
#333 - Devon Eriksen - Property Rights, Rent Seekers, AI, Communism, Why Culture is Upstream of Law
Jan 30, 2024
Devon Eriksen, a retired software engineer and science fiction writer, joins Chris to discuss topics such as culture's influence on law, pushing back on bad ideas, property rights, artificial intelligence, and rent-seeking. They also explore gatekeeping institutions in fiction and the profitability of green energy.
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- Active participation in cultural dialogue and storytelling is crucial for defending subcultures and viewpoints.
- Culture shapes society and laws, so engaging in cultural dialogue allows subcultures to influence the future direction of society.
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Rent seeking
Rent seeking refers to the practice of trying to extract value as a middleman without adding any value. This term is often used to describe certain subcultures that engage in such behavior. Those in the real estate community may not be aware of how the term rent seeking is used in other subcultures, where it is seen as parasitic. This example highlights the importance of participating in cultural dialogue and storytelling to defend one's subculture and viewpoints.
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