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Importance of Working on Prominent Issues
The speaker emphasizes that working on important problems in the world is not just about doing the greatest good for the greatest number. It's like looking at a dim star in the sky which disappears when looked right at, but it's visible when looked a little to the side.
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of working on important problems and not focusing too much on material possessions.
1:38:10 - 1:41:17 (03:06)
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of working on important problems and not focusing too much on material possessions. He also recommends reading philosophical books, such as Siddhartha, and a self-help book called Atomic Habits.
ChapterImportance of Working on Prominent Issues
Episode#141 – Erik Brynjolfsson: Economics of AI, Social Networks, and Technology
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker talks about the significance of atomic words in relation to the impact they can have.
1:41:17 - 1:44:00 (02:43)
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The speaker talks about the significance of atomic words in relation to the impact they can have. He explains how the "greatest good for the greatest number" philosophy is too shallow and how one must look beyond to create a better world.