Resource Curse

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An economic phenomenon where countries rich in valuable natural resources (like oil) invest less in their people and more in resource extraction, neglecting education and healthcare.

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AI Expert Warns: “This Is The Last Mistake We’ll Ever Make” - Tristan Harris

AI Expert Warns: “This Is The Last Mistake We’ll Ever Make” - Tristan Harris

Chris Williamson

An economic phenomenon where countries rich in valuable natural resources (like oil) invest less in their people and more in resource extraction, neglecting education and healthcare.

Escaping an Anti-Human Future: A Conversation with Tristan Harris (Ep. 469) FULL EPISODE

Escaping an Anti-Human Future: A Conversation with Tristan Harris (Ep. 469) FULL EPISODE

Sam Harris

An economic phenomenon where countries rich in natural resources often experience less economic growth and worse development outcomes, paralleled with the 'intelligence curse' of AI.