Published May 2, 2024

David Thorstad: Bounded Rationality and the Case Against Longtermism

David Thorstad dives into the complexities of interdisciplinary research and bounded rationality, challenging traditional academic boundaries and critiquing longtermism and the singularity hypothesis with a call for models that reflect human cognitive limits and more rigorous arguments.

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David Thorstad: Bounded Rationality and the Case Against Longtermism

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Long Termism Misconceptions

Rationality and Critique

Risky Long-Term Conclusions

The Intelligence Explosion

Norms of Inquiry

Metacognition and Stakes

Challenging Stereotypes

Longtermism Insights

Background Risk Insights

Rationality Exploration

Rationality Paradigm Shift

Rationality Critique Analogy

Long Termist Critiques

Navigating Academic Boundaries

LGBTQ+ Rights Advocacy

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Interdisciplinary Work

Bounded Rationality

Longtermism and Critiques

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David Thorstad: Bounded Rationality and the Case Against Longtermism

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Interdisciplinary WorkDavid Thorstad examines the challenges and strategies of interdisciplinary research within academia. He discusses the barriers faced by researchers and highlights collaborative efforts that are reshaping traditional academic boundaries.

Interdisciplinary Work

Bounded Rationality

Longtermism and CritiquesDavid Thorstad challenges the assumptions of longtermism, questioning its viability and impact. He also critiques the singularity hypothesis, emphasizing the need for robust arguments to support such significant claims.

Longtermism and Critiques

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