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Émile P. Torres

Philosopher and historian whose work focuses on existential threats to civilization and humanity. Published on topics including machine superintelligence and emerging technologies.

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Oct 20, 2022 • 1h 4min

Don’t Fall for the Longtermism Sales Pitch w/ Émile P. Torres

Paris Marx is joined by Émile P. Torres to discuss the ongoing effort to sell effective altruism and longtermism to the public, and why they’re philosophies that won’t solve the real problems we face.Émile P. Torres is a PhD candidate at Leibniz University Hannover and the author of the forthcoming book Human Extinction: A History of the Science and Ethics of Annihilation. Follow Émile on Twitter at @xriskology.Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Follow the podcast (@techwontsaveus) and host Paris Marx (@parismarx) on Twitter, and support the show on Patreon.The podcast is produced by Eric Wickham and part of the Harbinger Media Network.Also mentioned in this episode:Émile recently wrote about the ongoing effort to sell longtermism and effective altruism to the public.Peter Singer wrote an article published in 1972 arguing that rich people need to give to charity, which went on to influence effective altruists.NYT recently opined on whether it’s ethical for lawyers to defend climate villains.Nathan Robinson recently criticized effective altruism for Current Affairs.Support the show
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Apr 18, 2025 • 1h 3min

Resisting Predatory Data | Book Talk

Anita Say Chan, a scholar focused on feminist and decolonial tech, joins Timnit Gebru, founder of DARE and advocate for AI equity, and philosopher Émile P. Torres. They explore the disturbing ties between past eugenics and today's big data practices. The guests emphasize the dangers of technogenics, highlighting the need for ethical awareness and community solidarity in confronting data inequities. They advocate for reimagining technology narratives to prioritize social justice and inclusivity, promoting a future where marginalized voices shape the conversation.

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