TESCREAL Overview with Kath Barbadoro and Alex Ptak
Dystopia Now
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The Ethics of Altruism: Rationalism and Inequality
This chapter examines the intricate relationship between rationalism, effective altruism, capitalism, and inequality. Through critiques of moral frameworks and thought experiments, the discussion highlights potential ethical dilemmas and the unsettling ramifications of prioritizing future outcomes over present suffering. It challenges the ideologies surrounding effective altruism, positing that a focus on long-term goals may obscure the pressing issues of systemic poverty and inequality.
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