Daniel Schmachtenberger

An eloquent collapsitarian viewpoint, with solutions consisting of a mind shift.

Governance solutions -

Ethical downward selection is mentioned.

Individualistic thinking is an issue mentioned. Solution is We.

Antirivalry is a solution. Master one's own self first.

Humans are fragile - we are more vulnerable because we make our own niches.

Recognizing connectedness. Cognitive aspect is a start. Such as what we are w

Psychadelics, meditation.

Hopeful or pesimistic? It's a shift from single cell to multiple cell. Exponential increase in human capacity is a terminal process.

Evolution by design.

it will require learning a bunch of shit that you don't already know

Apex predator - human - as tech gets us technology of gods, we need to match that with the wisdom of gods.

Nature of evolution is nonlinear. What are the necessary and sufficient criteria for nonextinction.

Political leaders are not part of the solution.

Caterpillar metaphor - you cannot predict that a destroyer turns into a productive pollinator.

Nonlinear phase shift.

Rivalrous dynamics self-terminate.

Individual sense-making is not sufficient.

Stop trying to win at the dying game.

Conflict resolution is first.