

Arjun Khemani — The Hunt for Better Problems (EP. 213)
4 snips Apr 25, 2024
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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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.
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.
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.