
Should we aim for flourishing over mere survival? (with Will MacAskill)
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Forecasting Flourishing and Survival
This chapter examines the critical relationship between human survival probabilities and the potential value of future existence, delving into how both factors influence existential risk management. It discusses mathematical models and frameworks to assess the importance of achieving optimal flourishing while contemplating survival challenges. The conversation highlights the pressing need to prioritize global flourishing and ethical considerations in governance as humanity faces potential catastrophic outcomes.
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