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Alan Watts speaks to the essence of self-discovery through meditation, embracing the present moment and transcending ego, while highlighting the interconnectedness of existence and one's role as both creator and participant in the cosmic dance of life.
The concept of Moloch, as presented by Scott Alexander in his 2014 essay "Meditations on Moloch," is becoming increasingly relevant today, where issues such as polarization, mistrust, tribalism, climate change, and personal safety are at the forefront of societal concerns. Moloch represents a dynamic where people, acting rationally in their individual interests, inadvertently cause collectively negative outcomes. This concept can be applied to a wide range of areas, such as environmental policies, economic
Take the tragedy of the commons, for example, where fishermen compete to catch as many fish as possible, depleting the resource for personal gain. Similarly, in capitalism, the pursuit of profit often trumps long-term concerns such as pollution or job losses. Another illustration of Moloch is the nuclear arms race between superpowers during the Cold War, resulting in a dangerous and costly buildup of weapons. Even government corruption flourishes when politicians focus on winning elections rather than servi