Dwarkesh Podcast Fin Moorhouse - Longtermism, Space, & Entrepreneurship
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Jul 27, 2022 
Fin Moorhouse, a Research Scholar at Oxford's Future of Humanity Institute, merges philosophy and effective altruism. He dives into the evolution of long-termism and its vital role in mitigating existential risks, particularly in AI and space governance. The conversation explores the balance between profit-driven and altruistic entrepreneurship, alongside the challenges of talent recruitment in the effective altruism community. Fin also shares insights on the dynamics of space exploration and the ethical implications of innovative technologies, sparking thought on humanity's future.
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Embrace Criticism
- Be receptive to criticism, especially in movements aiming for success and correctness.
- Encourage open discussion and changing minds publicly.
EA Prizes and Resource Allocation
- Effective Altruism (EA) prizes incentivize identifying crucial errors early on.
- A small prize can be incredibly valuable if it helps improve resource allocation.
Longtermism's Late Arrival
- The concept of longtermism, emphasizing the vast future's significance, emerged surprisingly late in philosophy.
- This lateness highlights how easily we can overlook fundamental ideas due to our current conceptual frameworks.
