#274 | Michael Vassar; US Economy, Modern Aristocracy & the decline of long term thinking

Michael Vassar and Vance Crowe discuss the state of the U.S. economy, the modern aristocracy, regulatory moats, coercion in gender ideology and the current decline in long term thinking. Michael Vassar is a futurist, activist, and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and chief science officer of MetaMed Research. Vassar advocates safe development of new technologies for the benefit of humankind. Spencer Greenburg Podcast with Michael: LessWrong Thread Michael References: Join the Articulate Ventures Network | — We are a patchwork of thinkers that want to articulate ideas in a forum where they can be respectfully challenged, improved and celebrated so that we can explore complex subjects, learn from those we disagree with and achieve our personal & professional goals. Book a Legacy Interview | — A Legacy Interview is a two-hour recorded interview with you and a host that can be watched now and viewed in the future. It is a recording of what you experienced, the lessons you learned and the family values you want passed down. We will interview you or a loved one, capturing the sound of their voice, wisdom and a sense of who they are. These recorded conversations will be private, reserved only for the people that you want to share it with. Contact Vance for a Talk | — Vance delivers speeches that reveal important aspects of human communication. Audiences are entertained, engaged, and leave feeling empowered to change something about the way they are communicating. Van