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Émile Torres on Transhumanism, Longtermism and Existential Risks

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The Dangers of Long-Termism

The stakes here could not be greater. We're talking about astronomical amounts of value in the future. And you might- If my hand is the ultimate fulfillment of the universe, who are you to stop me from it? So that is a real danger with this ideology. There are hints within the effective altruists of long-termist community or rationalist community as well of individuals who are starting to take seriously the possibility of violence.

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