Gary Marcus

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Score 83
Bojan Tunguz
@tunguz
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My take: the founder cult in SV is totally out of control. It formalizes a de facto aristocracy as the preferred form of governance in tech. It leads to outsize discrepancies in risk taking and outcomes for most tech workers. It enables some of the most toxic psychopaths to be…
9/3/2024, 11:46:15 PM
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Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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516d
Sam Altman, always looking out for humanity
Garrison Lovely
@GarrisonLovely
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516d
Seems like more people should be talking about how a libertarian charter city startup funded by Sam Altman, Marc Andreessen, and Peter Thiel is trying to bankrupt Honduras.

Próspera is suing Honduras to the tune of $11B (GDP is $32B) and is expected to win, per the NYT 🧵

The statement and the conversation it refers to constitute public discourse as they engage with substantive issues related to economic policies, governance, and the impact of private investments on national economies. The tone of the statement is critical and raises concerns about the actions of prominent tech investors and their potential negative impact on Honduras.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to highlight potential harm caused by the actions of tech investors, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm. [+2]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others by focusing on the actions and policies rather than personal attacks. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding and empathy by bringing attention to the potential negative consequences for Honduras. [+2]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive criticism by addressing the broader issue of governance and economic impact rather than personal attacks. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to raise awareness about a significant public issue, aligning with the principle of using influence for the betterment of society. [+2]