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How the Media Broke the World - Liv Boeree
TRIGGERnometry
The Connection Between Moloch and Game Theory
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Scott Alexander, formerly of Slate Style Codex and now known as Astral Codex 10, wrote an influential blog post called Meditations on Moloch in 2014. In it, he connects the concept of Moloch to various problems in the world, such as tragedy of the commons and arms races. These problems arise from misaligned game theoretic incentives, where what is rational for individuals leads to negative outcomes for society. The media's strategy of prioritizing sensationalism, known as 'if it bleeds, it leads,' is a reflection of this flawed system.
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