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Utility Maximizer's guide to replicators, networks, game theory, and civilization

Tag: skin in the game

In search of the ubermench

The concept of the "alpha male" is a useful starting point, simply for lack of a better term. What is the most "alpha" type of man that could possibly exist? I'm thinking of a particular archetype, like the Nietzsche Ubermench, although I'm reluctant to use that word because I don't imply I'm representing Nietzsche's views. … Continue reading In search of the ubermench →

epiphanyaweek philosophy December 31, 2019December 31, 2019 5 Minutes

Design vs Darwinism and “skin in the game”

Every boat is copied from another boat. . . . Let's reason as follows in the manner of Darwin. It is clear that a very badly made boat will end up at the bottom after one or two voyages and thus never be copied. . . . One could then say, with complete rigor, that … Continue reading Design vs Darwinism and “skin in the game” →

epiphanyaweek evolution and society October 6, 2019October 10, 2019 3 Minutes
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