A consequentialist high IQ community is likely to converge on a solution that maximizes living standards rather than ability to smash others and take their stuff (and rationalize it). Guess which one has won historically?
every successful social organization meme is about taking something away from others, even if it’s just a moral high ground.
That’s why I always advocate rationalists shutting up and getting rich (unless you’re directly working on existential threats). Just a few of us getting rich will have a larger impact than all the prosthelytizing in the world.
That’s why I always advocate rationalists shutting up and getting rich (unless you’re directly working on existential threats). Just a few of us getting rich will have a larger impact than all the prosthelytizing in the world.
Making people less stupid greatly reduces my personal irritation at stupidity, and I find that a really strong motivation to continue. YMMV, of course.
A consequentialist high IQ community is likely to converge on a solution that maximizes living standards rather than ability to smash others and take their stuff (and rationalize it). Guess which one has won historically?
every successful social organization meme is about taking something away from others, even if it’s just a moral high ground.
That’s why I always advocate rationalists shutting up and getting rich (unless you’re directly working on existential threats). Just a few of us getting rich will have a larger impact than all the prosthelytizing in the world.
Making people less stupid greatly reduces my personal irritation at stupidity, and I find that a really strong motivation to continue. YMMV, of course.