135: Eric Jorgenson on Balaji, Naval & The Future of Book Publishing
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Different Perspectives on Truth: Scientific, Political, and Economic
Truth can be viewed differently across scientific, political, and economic contexts. Scientific and technical truths are objective and would be the same for an alien observer, while political truths are based on collective agreement and may not be universally true. Economic truths involve the comparison of stated intentions with actual behavior, highlighting the discrepancy between preferences and actions. Additionally, the contrast between the Soviet Union and the US demonstrates how the capitalist system's alignment with fundamental truths of reality, such as production numbers and value contribution, contributed to its success over the communist system.
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