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Value of Detachment and Assessing Before Judging
The speaker appreciates Michael Lewis's journalistic detachment in depicting aspects of bankman freed, emphasizing the value of stepping back and assessing before judging. This philosophy extends to utilitarian calculations in maximizing human welfare and happiness. Discussing Peter Singer's perspective as a utilitarian, the speaker hints at the evolution of effective altruism towards long-termism and interest in AI and other issues.