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#90 Classic episode – Ajeya Cotra on worldview diversification and how big the future could be

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Exploring Worldviews and Allocating Resources

This chapter delves into different worldviews and philosophies, discussing the implications for determining moral value and allocating resources. It explores the long-termist versus near-termist split, normative uncertainty, and the challenges of maximizing impact with limited funds. The chapter also touches on the progress studies worldview and debates about economic growth and redistribution.

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