[pixl97]

>The "Moloch problem" or "Moloch trap" refers to a scenario where individual, rational self-interest leads to a collective outcome that is disastrous for everyone. It describes competitive, zero-sum dynamics—often called a "race to the bottom"—where participants sacrifice long-term sustainability for short-term gains, resulting in a loss for all involved.

Hence why we have to keep feeding the orphan crushing machine.

[pseudalopex]

Who wrote what you quoted?

[pixl97]

Instead of getting judgy about Google responses, read the original story.

https://www.slatestarcodexabridged.com/Meditations-On-Moloch

[pseudalopex]

I read the story before. Don't post generated comments or AI-edited comments. HN is for conversation between humans.[1]

[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html

[pixl97]

Ya, that dang be danged, religious adherence to that rule is quite stupid, especially when you're talking to someone that has been here years

[pseudalopex]

You disagreed with a guideline did not make it religious. And account age was not relevant.