Effective altruism's most controversial idea: Longtermism, explained
Longtermism is influencing billionaire philanthropy and shaping politics. Should it guide the future of humanity?
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Longtermism is influencing billionaire philanthropy and shaping politics. Should it guide the future of humanity?
The philosopher William MacAskill lays out the case for longtermism: “Future people count. There could be a lot of them. And we can make their lives better.”
A covnersation with philosopher William MacAskill.
The philosophy behind effective altruism has gone mainstream — and gotten rich. Where does that leave it?
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