#303 | Michael Vassar; Good vs. Evil, Why lying might be good if you live in an evil world

Michael Vassar is a futurist, activist, and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and chief science officer of MetaMed Research. Vassar advocates safe development of new technologies for the benefit of humankind. Michael and Vance provide an insightful exploration of the impact of technology on humanity, discussing both the challenges and opportunities it presents. They start by examining the credibility of information and institutions in the digital age, and how technology can affect our trust in them. They then delve into the topic of economic inflation and oppression, discussing how technology can exacerbate these issues. They finally examine the theme of good vs. evil and all it emcompasses. Overall, the video poses the fundamental question of what defines our human identity.Twitter: https://twitter.com/HiFromMichaelV?s=20Rough Diamond Substack: https://sarahconstantin.substack.com/LessWrong Thread: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/MnFqyPLqbiKL8nSR7/my-experience-at-and-around-miri-and-cfar-inspired-by-zoe#yKo2uuCcwJxbwwyBwBook a Legacy Interview | https://legacyinterviews.com/ —A Legacy Interview is a two-hour recorded interview with you and a host that can be watched now and viewed in the future. It is a recording of what you experienced, the lessons you learned and the family values you want passed down. We will interview you or a loved one, capturing the sound of their voice, wisdom and a sense of who they are. These recorded conversations will be private, reserved only for the people that you want to share it with.Join the Articulate Ventures Network | https://network.articulate.ventures/ —We are a patchwork of thinkers that want to articulate ideas in a forum where they can be respectfully challenged, improved and celebrated so that we can explore complex subjects, learn from those we disagree with and achieve our personal & professional goals.Contact Vance for a Talk | https://www.vancecrowe.com/ —Vance delivers speeches that reveal important aspects of human communication.  Audiences are entertained, engaged, and leave feeling empowered to change something about the way they are communicating.  Vance tells stories about his own experiences, discusses theories in ways that make them relatable and highlights interesting people, books, and media that the audience can learn even more from. Join the #ATCF Book Club | https://www.vancecrowe.com/atcf-book-club