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Will MacAskill on Longtermism and What We Owe the Future

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Moral Responsibilities Across Generations

This chapter examines the evolution of centralized government in the US and its moral implications for future generations. It emphasizes the importance of considering the well-being of both future individuals and non-human animals in societal decision-making. The speakers engage in a philosophical discourse on ethics, individual responsibility, and the impact of personal choices on long-term societal outcomes.

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