an online book by David Gurteen
Longtermism is a philosophical viewpoint that prioritizes the future consequences of present actions over short-term gains, recognizing the lasting impact our choices have on future generations and the world.
Longtermism is the ethical view that positively influencing the long-term future is a key moral priority of our time. It is an important concept in effective altruism and a primary motivation for efforts that aim to reduce existential risks to humanity.
The key argument for longtermism has been summarized as follows: "future people matter morally just as much as people alive today; ... there may well be more people alive in the future than there are in the present or have been in the past; and ... we can positively affect future peoples' lives." These three ideas taken together suggest, to those advocating longtermism, that it is the responsibility of those living now to ensure that future generations get to survive and flourish.
Credit: Wikipedia - longtermismThis is an external resource such as an article, blog. Below is a summary of the key points from the resource, along with a link to the complete article. The full article can be accessed via the link if you would like to read the content in its entirety. Big Think: Longtermism: The future is … Continue reading Longtermism: the Future Is Vast – What Does This Mean for Our Own Life? Max Roser (2023)
What Is the Purpose of Humanity ** Introduction: Our Evolutionary Journey Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Longtermism is a philosophy focused on doing the most cumulative good possible from a civilization-scale perspective. It argues we should … Continue reading The Case for Longtermism How thinking long-term can shape a better future for humanity
Signal-to-noise Ratio Predicting the Future Is a Fools’ Errand ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close I write about nurturing a better world in this blook but better is a value-laden word. Better for who? Even Adolf … Continue reading What Would Make a Better World? Many things
