Thinking about the world in rationalistic modes and being sort of rational and building your models of reality can lead to a situation where you become an automaton that is trying to solve an optimization problem, and this process will eventually lead to nihilism.
Venkatesh Rao is a writer, consultant, and author. He has been writing about indie consulting for years and has recently published The Art of Gig, Volumes 1 & 2, which together take an in-depth look at the gig economy. Venkatesh joins the show to discuss tragic luck, becoming slightly nonsensical, the advantages of mediocrity, and a whole lot more! Important Links: