This month, we’re going to start with a case study to discuss applying rationality to solve real-world problems and the broader concepts of Systematized Winning[1] and Asymmetric Weapons[2] (see links below). The case study is dealing with the recent congestion at the Long Beach port complex, as discussed in more detail by Chris Graf here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bc2TvOi85W4YmBMPPVqd9PoE-BN79y7ejNj9842Zwqc
(NOTE: While effective altruism is clearly an example of applying rationality to solve real-world problems, the focus here is on other applications of rationality.)
[1] Systematized Winning: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/4ARtkT3EYox3THYjF/rationality-is-systematized-winning
[2] Asymmetric Weapons: https://slatestarcodex.com/2019/06/06/asymmetric-weapons-gone-bad/
