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#213 – Will MacAskill on AI causing a “century in a decade” – and how we're completely unprepared

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Moral Fragility and Future Consequences

This chapter examines the delicate nature of moral values within society and the profound effects that misconceptions can lead to regarding our future. It discusses various philosophical theories of well-being and how they relate to moral disagreements, emphasizing the implications of ethical perspectives on technology and new beings. The conversation ultimately highlights the challenges of reconciling subjective preferences within moral philosophy and the importance of evaluating potential futures based on their ethical implications.

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