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Eli Dourado

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Speed of Information Processing versus Real-world Capabilities

The speed of information processing does not necessarily correlate with real-world capabilities, as seen in corporations which are slow in decision-making yet run the world. This challenges the traditional mental model that faster intelligence equates to greater success. This insight is connected to the discussion on societal complexity by Joseph Tainter, where the speaker questions why, despite having a more complex society due to technological advancements, there is a belief that societal collapse due to excessive complexity will occur.

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