Chapter
Battling Trolls with Technology
56:26 - 1:04:15 (07:49)
The speaker believes that technology holds the solution to the problem of online trolls, and that a better version of Twitter could be built to combat the issue. However, they also acknowledge that ultimately, the problem of trolls lies with human nature.
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Rivalries are crucial for building legends in combat sports like boxing and MMA.
56:26 - 57:43 (01:16)
Summary
Rivalries are crucial for building legends in combat sports like boxing and MMA. Without a strong opponent, it is difficult to become a true champion.
ChapterBattling Trolls with Technology
Episode#134 – Eric Weinstein: On the Nature of Good and Evil, Genius and Madness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker believes that technology can help fight trolls, and a better Twitter can be built.
57:43 - 1:01:10 (03:27)
Summary
The speaker believes that technology can help fight trolls, and a better Twitter can be built. Women tend to stop pushing an idea if it results in 10 years of being mocked or derided, which leads to a significant loss of human genius.
ChapterBattling Trolls with Technology
Episode#134 – Eric Weinstein: On the Nature of Good and Evil, Genius and Madness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A book recommendation on the maximum city, where the author rediscovers Bombay through its underworld, which includes hanging out with the police and contract killers.
1:01:12 - 1:02:16 (01:03)
Summary
A book recommendation on the maximum city, where the author rediscovers Bombay through its underworld, which includes hanging out with the police and contract killers. The author shares an anecdote wherein he advises not to plead with a contract killer by mentioning one's family.
ChapterBattling Trolls with Technology
Episode#134 – Eric Weinstein: On the Nature of Good and Evil, Genius and Madness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares a hypothesis that there is a good person within even the darkest human beings, and discusses the potential for civil war and societal division beyond just online conflict.
1:02:16 - 1:04:15 (01:59)
Summary
The speaker shares a hypothesis that there is a good person within even the darkest human beings, and discusses the potential for civil war and societal division beyond just online conflict.