
Should we aim for flourishing over mere survival? (with Will MacAskill)
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Navigating Utopia: Pursuing Future Value
In this chapter, the conversation focuses on the pursuit of an ideal future and its complexities, emphasizing the significance of maximizing humanity's potential rather than merely surviving impending threats like AI. The speakers explore philosophical discussions around morality, the definition of utopia, and the challenges of achieving a future with greater value, illustrating these concepts through hypothetical scenarios. Using a metaphor of an expedition, they highlight the importance of skill, perseverance, and collective effort in striving towards this envisioned utopia.
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