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The Moloch Problem | Destructive Forces From Competition

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Content provided by Kyrin Down & Juan Granados, Kyrin Down, and Juan Granados. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Kyrin Down & Juan Granados, Kyrin Down, and Juan Granados or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Call it what you want (Malthusian trap, prisoner dilemma, race to the bottom, coordination failure, tragedy of the commons), the problems are real!
In Episode #488 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the concept of the Moloch problem (a philosophical idea that explores the unintended consequences of competitive behaviour), over-scheduling children's activities to the race for social media status, the silly idea of a dollar auction, how rational decisions can lead to suboptimal outcomes, uneffective philosophy & whether any of this is actually a problem.
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Timeline:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:49) Defining the Moloch Trap
(00:06:18) Examples of Moloch Problems
(00:12:36) Origins and Philosophy of Moloch
(00:22:00) AI & the Race to the Bottom
(00:27:38) Boostagram Lounge
(00:29:27) Critique of Moloch and Theoretical Philosophy
(00:40:32) Effective Philosophy and Real-World Application
(00:50:56) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
(00:58:40) V4V

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Manage episode 498717611 series 2807307
Content provided by Kyrin Down & Juan Granados, Kyrin Down, and Juan Granados. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Kyrin Down & Juan Granados, Kyrin Down, and Juan Granados or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Call it what you want (Malthusian trap, prisoner dilemma, race to the bottom, coordination failure, tragedy of the commons), the problems are real!
In Episode #488 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the concept of the Moloch problem (a philosophical idea that explores the unintended consequences of competitive behaviour), over-scheduling children's activities to the race for social media status, the silly idea of a dollar auction, how rational decisions can lead to suboptimal outcomes, uneffective philosophy & whether any of this is actually a problem.
Very sad puppy this week, send in a boost to show some support!
Timeline:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:49) Defining the Moloch Trap
(00:06:18) Examples of Moloch Problems
(00:12:36) Origins and Philosophy of Moloch
(00:22:00) AI & the Race to the Bottom
(00:27:38) Boostagram Lounge
(00:29:27) Critique of Moloch and Theoretical Philosophy
(00:40:32) Effective Philosophy and Real-World Application
(00:50:56) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
(00:58:40) V4V

Connect with Mere Mortals:
Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/
Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspods
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcasts
Value 4 Value Support:
Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/support
Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

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