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#26 - David Shapiro - Why We Must Defeat Nihilism
Jun 27, 2024
Philosopher and technologist David Shapiro discusses defeating nihilism, Moloch, the meaning crisis, post-nihilism, complexity destruction, radical alignment, AI, competition, and myths. They explore AI alignment, game theory, incentive design, and Silicon Valley's culture. Liv Boeree and David delve into neurodivergence, culture wars, and creating a third attractor state.
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- Embracing competition and status games as intrinsic aspects of humanity is essential for integration.
- Post-nihilism is a proposed solution to the crisis of meaning and disenfranchisement in society.
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The Importance of Embracing Humanity's Permanent Features
Competition, status games, and epistemic tribes are discussed as permanent aspects of humanity that should not be pathologized. Embracing these features is highlighted as crucial for integrating all aspects of humanity.
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