Moloch
A concept representing systemic bad incentives in a competitive environment that lead to collectively suboptimal outcomes, even when individual actors are rational. Described as the 'god of unhealthy competition,' originating from ancient mythology and reinterpreted through literature and philosophy.
Videos Mentioning Moloch
Liv Boeree, Poker and Life —Turning $500 into $1.7M, Game Theory, and Metaphysical Curiosities
Tim Ferriss
A concept Liv Boeree is currently obsessed with, referring to the demon of negative-sum games and the 'god of arms races,' exemplified by beauty filters on Instagram that lead to misery.
Liv Boeree: Poker, Game Theory, AI, Simulation, Aliens & Existential Risk | Lex Fridman Podcast #314
Lex Fridman
A concept representing systemic bad incentives in a competitive environment that lead to collectively suboptimal outcomes, even when individual actors are rational. Described as the 'god of unhealthy competition,' originating from ancient mythology and reinterpreted through literature and philosophy.
19 Uncomfortable Truths About Human Nature - Gurwinder Bhogal
Chris Williamson
A concept illustrating how systems can incentivize negative outcomes even when individual actors don't intend it, like AI pushing lies to win attention.