Atlas Aristotle
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Why public goods are great
Why Public Goods Are Great and Gifts Are Underrated Public goods and gifts often operate in overlooked spaces within economics and human interaction, where their value lies beyond traditional financial metrics. Public goods are often dismissed for being tax-negative but provide fertile ground for innovation and serendipitous outcomes by addressing unmet demand the private sector overlooks. Similarly, gifts transcend purely rational transactions, fostering emotional connections and addressing unrealized benefits. This article explores why public goods are indispensable and how thoughtful gift-giving enriches lives, advocating for a broader appreciation of these two underrated phenomena.
By Atlas Aristotle about a year ago in The Swamp
AGI is an ASI and ASI means game over
AI Summers from here on - Development is not slowing down Artificial Intelligence (AI) has grown significantly in recent years, and this trajectory is poised to continue. Several factors are aligning to fuel innovation, lower barriers to entry, and drive further advancements in the field. Let us explore why the momentum behind AI is unlikely to slow down anytime soon.
By Atlas Aristotle about a year ago in Futurism
The truth is the best schelling point
“All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” - Leo Tolstoy What is a Schelling Point? A Schelling point is any place, person, or thing that people default to without communication. For example, imagine I want you to pick a square in the photo below. If we both pick the same square, I'll reward you with an imaginary $5. However, if I don't pick the same square as you, you get nothing.
By Atlas Aristotle about a year ago in The Chain
I am voting for Kamala Harris
What are politics for and how to think about it A perfect analogy for why we should align our beliefs to predict real-world outcomes is the role of bumpers in bowling. By using bumpers, we eliminate the chances of the worst outcomes (scoring zero) and increase the likelihood of reaching our goal. Similarly, grounding our beliefs in reality helps us think more effectively and make better predictions. Put simply referencing reality makes you think better.
By Atlas Aristotle about a year ago in The Swamp
The best things happen at the margins
I love humanity, but we have missed the mark every step of the way; it would not, in any estimation be far fetched to say that “goodness" is not naturally in the human heart. For all of our history, we have fought ruthless battles, broken in skulls, raped women, and pillaged villages; in a way that is who we are. It is a human being in its most natural state.
By Atlas Aristotle about a year ago in The Swamp
Coordination kick-starters
We need to play kick more field goals In economics, there's a well-known issue: inefficiencies arise in any system that involves switching costs or barriers to coordinate. For example, one reason people go to college is that everyone else goes, and it doesn’t benefit an individual much to opt out of the system unless they can start a larger movement. One person alone can’t create change if others remain committed to the current system. This is where the concept of "coordination kick-starters" comes into play.
By Atlas Aristotle about a year ago in The Chain
Is Trump's policy enough to make up for his personality
This was undeniably a generational Republican ballot. With Doug Burgum, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Ron DeSantis all present, it felt like the only person missing was a Bush. Every angle of right-wing philosophy was represented on that stage: neoconservatives, libertarians, America First proponents, foreign policy enthusiasts, governors, and newcomers.
By Atlas Aristotle about a year ago in The Swamp
Crypto is still going to change the world
1)The Set Up: Us vs Them Right now, two trends that have the potential to reshape the world: AI and crypto. AI is a top-down phenomenon because of the capital requirements to make progress, hence the small number of players building frontier models. Crypto is a bottom-up phenomenon because of its decentralized ethos and emphasis on sovereignty hence the number of small organizations building.
By Atlas Aristotle 2 years ago in Futurism
Gambit
Foreword This is my story The wins, the losses and everything in between, dedicated to grandparents – Thank you, Grandpa, for teaching me, “what is done with love is done well” even if I didn’t understand at the time what you meant, thank you Grandma for giving me a creed to live by for the rest of my days.
By Atlas Aristotle 4 years ago in Fiction
