Current social systems are not smart. They don’t even try to be. They are optimizing for attention.

Each social media network is a unique information ecosystem. The design, the policies, the community. It all creates a vibe. Now I don’t really have a...

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More Unaligned strategies and details

#1: Make things complicated to make yourself indispensable.

Those employing this strategy intentionally make systems, processes, or code overly complicated and opaque. This ensures that they become the go-to pers...

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How do people become so divided on issues? How do they simultaneously know so little on the subject?

This article explores the dynamics of tribal divides. As this is a midflip article, please edit freely, and we will vote on any changes.

To explore ...

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Human organizations are the most powerful force on the planet. How do we achieve this? With hierarchies. The hierarchy structure allows for specialization. It allows us to break down goals, solve problems, and push solutions forward on a massive scal...

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What's the best method of running an economy? The entire 20th century was obsessed with this question. Millions died in pursuit of an answer.

Perhaps your immediate thought is: "No regulation! Free market capitalism is best!", or perhaps "More regul...

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Cheating in democracy is easy! Just redraw the lines.

This seems to be the tactic of choice for politicians who want to gain an unfair advantage in the political arena. Gerrymandering, the practice of drawing district lines to benefit a specific poli...

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