#188 – Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum 2.0
Lex Fridman Podcast
Understanding the origins of evil
The speaker finds the 1930s and 40s intriguing as they raise questions about the origin of evil. They reflect on the challenge of reconciling instances of evil like the Holocaust with the kindness seen in everyday interactions. The difficulty of understanding macro and micro perspectives is highlighted, especially if one's early experiences have been sheltered. The speaker shares personal experiences of being blindsided by conflicts and misunderstandings in the crypto space. They propose that most evil stems from fear rather than greed, based on their observations in history and the crypto world.
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