Infinite Loops

Arjun Khemani — The Hunt for Better Problems (EP. 213)

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Apr 25, 2024
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Arjun Khemani
Guest Arjun Khemani, a 17-year-old dropout and podcaster, discusses voluntary education, the moral case for selfishness, and the pessimism of ultimacy in a thought-provoking podcast conversation.
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INSIGHT

Fixed Pie Fallacy

  • Many people wrongly believe resources are finite and must be fought over.
  • Arjun Khemani argues this "fixed pie" mindset is dangerous, hindering progress and cooperation.
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Romanticized Past vs. Progress

  • The "good old days" are a myth, romanticizing a past filled with hardship.
  • Technology and progress are essential for a good life, not its enemy.
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Scientism vs. True Science

  • "Science" is often used to shut down criticism, becoming scientism.
  • True science embraces criticism; the data says is not the new the Bible says.
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