Join Ben Pace, owner of Science is Weird, known for his innovative education models; Brandon Hendrickson, a 2023 book contest winner; and Miranda Dixon-Luinenburg, a resilient advocate working for Lightcone after facing high P(Doom). They discuss living well amid existential threats, the role of mortality in meaningful living, and the importance of community connections. The conversation dives into balancing joy and creativity with life's uncertainties while addressing how personal choices can shape our responses to potential doom.
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Brandon's Death Acceptance Journey
Brandon Hendrickson made himself comfortable with his own death through a mix of stoicism and exposure therapy.
He used a book, "Staring at the Sun," and an app prompting him to imagine his death five times a day for 10-15 years.
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Live Fully Amid P-Doom
Stop procrastinating because there might not be a later.
Treat every interaction like it might be the last to cultivate gratitude.
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Compassion Amid Imminent Doom
When the world might end soon, helping others and easing their suffering can bring comfort.
Choosing care over chaos counters the misconception that doom leads to hedonism.
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Many of us have a high P(Doom) — a belief new AI tools could cause human extinction in the very near future. How can one live a good life in the face of this? We start with a panel discussion with Ben Pace and Brandon Hendrickson at Lighthaven during the LessOnline conference, and take perspectives from our audience as well. Afterwards Eneasz speaks with Miranda Dixon-Luinenburg individually.