François CholletVerified account

wait isn't utility maximization the foundation of economic theory? could it be that utility maximization is...bad?

Wonder whether individuals with these dark traits are also the ‘Takers’ - #GiveandTake @AdamMGrant?

These effects are relatively easy to classify, and some personas classify them almost as an archetype. That said, they exist on all scales, all ages and cultures: at work, on vacation, on the playground. Very subtle and hard to observe and deal with in real life.

I’m not sure that it would. But I think it does give us the chance to perform some interesting research - what is the optimal level of these traits for the leaders of different fields and spheres?

Incentives should be defined aligning public & self interest For homo economicus, free markets do that. For homo sapiens, we have to patch them (regulation, law, science,…) Global market + late patches = huge risk. Ultimately, it may be futile. Much important research pending

Celine Dion said it best: "le monde est mené par des fous".

Sounds like the mindset of all capitalists