Dwarkesh Podcast Fin Moorhouse - Longtermism, Space, & Entrepreneurship
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Jul 27, 2022 
Fin Moorhouse, a Research Scholar at Oxford's Future of Humanity Institute, merges philosophy and effective altruism. He dives into the evolution of long-termism and its vital role in mitigating existential risks, particularly in AI and space governance. The conversation explores the balance between profit-driven and altruistic entrepreneurship, alongside the challenges of talent recruitment in the effective altruism community. Fin also shares insights on the dynamics of space exploration and the ethical implications of innovative technologies, sparking thought on humanity's future.
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The Long Reflection
- Consider a "long reflection" period to determine humanity's priorities before making irreversible changes.
- This cautious approach aims to avoid potentially disastrous consequences of hasty decisions.
Hear This Idea Podcast Origin
- Dwarkesh Patel and Luca Righetti started "Hear This Idea" podcast to interview interesting academics.
- Their cold email success rate was high, creating a snowball effect with more prominent guests.
Effective Interviewing
- When interviewing, ask specific questions and cut off unnecessary elaborations to stay focused.
- Avoid generic questions and focus on prompting guests to think deeply about their ideas.
