Bankless 152 - Why Can't We Have Nice Things | Liv Boeree
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Jan 9, 2023 
Liv Boeree, a former professional poker player and game theory expert, delves into the concept of Moloch and its impact on human coordination. She discusses how unhealthy competition influences societal issues like cancer and nuclear proliferation. Liv explores the role of crypto in addressing these failures while emphasizing the importance of cooperation over competition. Through philosophical insights, she advocates for systemic design and collective decision-making to navigate modern challenges, ultimately suggesting that intentional collaboration can help counteract Moloch's destructive tendencies.
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Journey to Moloch
- Liv Boeree's competitive nature, seen in poker, led her to observe human behavior in rivalrous situations.
- This, along with exploring effective altruism and existential risks, introduced her to Moloch.
Impact of Meditations on Moloch
- Scott Alexander's "Meditations on Moloch" provided a framework for understanding societal problems.
- It resonated with Liv Boeree as a borderline spiritual experience, clarifying previously sensed issues.
Defining Moloch
- Moloch is defined as a force of game-theoretic incentives.
- It leads agents in competitive systems to sacrifice values for short-term wins, destroying the wider ecosystem.
