Governance Problems
What are the biggest problems preventing fair governance for the greater good?
Where is an open list of the biggest problems faced with public immutable records on their decisions for prioritisation and implementation strategy?
Machevalian Leadership
- Short-termism
- Laziness
- Selfishness
- Lack of accountability
- Lack of transparency
- Incompetence
- DAO Governance Problems
Societal Impact of AI
- Alignment Risk: There is significant uncertainty about the long-term impacts of automation on society and the economy, with differing views on the extent of job displacement and the nature of future work.
- Rapid technological advancement: AI and automation technologies are progressing quickly, with improvements in areas like robotics, machine learning, and data processing enabling machines to perform increasingly complex tasks.
- Economic potential: Automation has the potential to significantly boost productivity and economic growth. McKinsey estimates that AI and automation could contribute 2% annual productivity growth over the next decade.
- Job market disruption: While automation is expected to create new jobs, it will also lead to job losses and displacement, particularly in routine and repetitive tasks across both blue-collar and white-collar sectors. This could exacerbate income inequality.
- Skill transition needed: Workers will need to adapt and acquire new skills to remain relevant in an increasingly automated workplace. There will likely be a shift towards jobs requiring more complex cognitive skills, creativity, and emotional intelligence.
- Societal challenges: The rapid pace of automation may lead to temporary unemployment and social disruption. Policymakers and businesses will need to address issues like worker retraining, social safety nets, and potential economic inequality.
- Opportunities in AI development: There's growing demand for professionals skilled in AI and automation technologies. The US is currently leading in developing notable AI models.
- Responsible AI considerations: As AI becomes more prevalent, there's increased focus on developing responsible AI practices, addressing concerns around privacy, transparency, security, and fairness.
- Impact beyond employment: Automation is expected to transform various sectors including healthcare, transportation, and customer service, potentially improving efficiency but also reducing human interaction in some areas.
- Long-term optimism: Despite short-term challenges, some researchers believe automation could ultimately create more wealth and better jobs by eliminating unpleasant rote work and increasing overall productivity.
Debt Funded Coordination Failures
Borrowed money in the hope of solving problems without verifiable systems to extract valuable insight or mechanisms enact making meaningful progress.
- Track Dept Spending of Taxes
- Manage assets more effectively
- Real Estate / Buildings
- Natural Resources
- Make Meetings Matter
- Efficient Auditable Payments
Ponzi Economics
Society is a Ponzi Scheme
Fair Taxation
The wealthy can pay for advisors to dodge paying taxes.