#303 | Michael Vassar; Good vs. Evil, Why lying might be good if you live in an evil world

Michael Vassar is a futurist, activist, and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and chief science officer of MetaMed Research. Vassar advocates safe development of new technologies for the benefit of humankind. 

Michael and Vance provide an insightful exploration of the impact of technology on humanity, discussing both the challenges and opportunities it presents. They start by examining the credibility of information and institutions in the digital age, and how technology can affect our trust in them. They then delve into the topic of economic inflation and oppression, discussing how technology can exacerbate these issues. They finally examine the theme of good vs. evil and all it emcompasses. Overall, the video poses the fundamental question of what defines our human identity.

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