The author reflects on Scott Alexander's concept of "Moloch" from "Meditations on Moloch," which describes the destructive, self-defeating coordination failures that can arise in complex systems. While Alexander used Las Vegas as an example of wasted resources, the author experienced a similar feeling on the set of Netflix's "One Piece." The author observed the immense, hidden labor and complex processes required to create even a few seconds of a television show, likening this hidden effort and systemic inefficiency to the "Moloch" phenomenon. This experience occurred while working as an extra, highlighting the contrast between the glamorous facade of entertainment production and the often-unseen, arduous reality behind it. AI
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