The Gray Area with Sean Illing

There’s more to life than profit

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Nov 21, 2019
Yancey Strickler, co-founder of Kickstarter and author of "This Could Be Our Future," challenges conventional capitalist values. He discusses the impact of profit-driven mindsets on society and explores alternatives that prioritize ethics. The conversation touches on climate change, the evolution of crowdfunding, and the idea of 'bentoism' for balanced decision-making. Strickler also reflects on the emotional limitations of language and the profound influence of literature, revealing how storytelling shapes our understanding of human experiences.
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INSIGHT

Climate Change’s Existential Threat

  • Climate change’s impact on human cooperation is unpredictable.
  • It could foster compassion or worsen tribalism, impacting our ability to address it.
INSIGHT

The Internet’s Dark Forest

  • The internet, like a dark forest, incentivizes silence due to perceived risks.
  • This elevates aggressive voices and hinders open expression, making vulnerability crucial.
ANECDOTE

Asimov’s Foundation and Language

  • In Asimov's Foundation series, an advanced society surpasses language, finding it limiting.
  • They communicate through feelings and emotions, highlighting the potential limitations of language.
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