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#136 – Will MacAskill on what we owe the future

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Navigating the Challenges of Long-Termism

This chapter examines the criticisms and complexities surrounding long-termism, particularly the difficulties in measuring the impact of actions aimed at benefiting future generations. It highlights the uncertainties involved in decision-making for the distant future and the potential pitfalls of fanaticism in pursuit of positive outcomes.

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