When should you think that you may be able to do something unusually well?
Whether youâre trying to outperform in science, or in business, or just in finding good deals shopping on eBay, itâs important that you have a sober understanding of your relative competencies. The story only ends there, however, if youâre fortunate enough to live in an adequate civilization.
Eliezer Yudkowskyâs Inadequate Equilibria is a sharp and lively guidebook for anyone questioning when and how they can know better, and do better, than the status quo. Freely mixing debates on the foundations of rational decision-making with tips for everyday life, Yudkowsky explores the central question of when we can (and canât) expect to spot systemic inefficiencies, and exploit them.
When should you think that you may be able to do something unusually well?
Whether youâre trying to outperform in science, or in business, or just in finding good deals shopping on eBay, itâs important that you have a sober understanding of your relative competencies. The story only ends there, however, if youâre fortunate enough to live in an adequate civilization.
Eliezer Yudkowskyâs Inadequate Equilibria is a sharp and lively guidebook for anyone questioning when and how they can know better, and do better, than the status quo. Freely mixing debates on the foundations of rational decision-making with tips for everyday life, Yudkowsky explores the central question of when we can (and canât) expect to spot systemic inefficiencies, and exploit them.