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How to Improve the World for the Generations to Come, with Will MacAskill

Intelligence Squared

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Balancing Immediate Needs and Long-term Goals

This chapter examines the tension between immediate global development issues and long-termism within the effective altruism community. It highlights the importance of specialization and the value of diverse focuses, particularly in areas like pandemic preparedness and AI alignment. Through discussions of technological innovation and the resource curse, the chapter emphasizes proactive strategies for ensuring a positive future while considering individual responsibility.

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