a month ago
- The world was progressing in replicating complex systems, building layers of abstraction that were individually simple but collectively complex, though experts could be trained to understand them.
- Learning and understanding were highly valued in a capitalist society that prized speed and efficiency, yet the foundational step always involved internalizing the structure of things, often through explanation from knowledgeable individuals.
- Companies hired explainers and understanders for high pay, recognizing their essential role in operating machines and systems, despite potential moral conflicts, with workers believing in their collective moral stance and power to resist unethical demands.