"Moment of Zen"

Low vs High Culture, legacy vs new institutions, WWE, & Lex Fridman w/ Aarthi and Sriram

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Feb 4, 2023
Aarthi Ramamurthy, a Silicon Valley executive and investor outspoken in tech discussions, and Sriram Krishnan, known for his balanced take on crypto and institutional dynamics, engage in a lively debate. They tackle the clash of low vs. high culture and the evolving legitimacy of media in the digital age. With a humorous lens, they explore topics like 'kayfabe' in wrestling as a storytelling metaphor, the shifting perceptions between legacy and innovation, and the role of attention in shaping today's cultural landscape.
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Legitimacy and the Lindy Effect

  • Institutional legitimacy, built on factors like longevity and established processes, contributes to trust and perceived value.
  • Sriram Krishnan emphasizes the Lindy effect, where older institutions tend to persist.
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Institutionalism vs. Brokenism

  • There's a core debate between preserving existing institutions (institutionalism) and building new ones (brokenism).
  • Antonio García Martínez argues that current elites are corrupt and don't deserve to gatekeep culture.
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Attention as Legitimacy

  • Dan Romero argues that attention is the primary source of legitimacy and influence on the internet.
  • He questions the relevance of traditional media figures in the digital age.
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