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Adam Becker: Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control Humanity's Fate

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Exploring the Repugnant Conclusion: Ethics and Happiness in the Future

This chapter explores the 'repugnant conclusion' thought experiment within utilitarian and population ethics. It poses critical questions about the balance between individual happiness and the overall happiness of a larger population, complicating our understanding of ethical happiness measurement.

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