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Peter Singer on Utilitarianism, Influence, and Controversial Ideas
Conversations with Tyler
Signing up to Fight with Aliens for a Better World
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The speaker argues that the assessment of utility in our choices is inherently partial, and there is no fully objective outside viewpoint. They use the example of aliens coming to Earth who could create a better world for everyone, but most utilitarians would not sign up to fight with the aliens, despite their moral theory. However, the speaker would be willing to side with the aliens if their calculations showed that it would produce more happiness and well-being for all. They prioritize the universal good and maximizing happiness over loyalty to their own species. The question of whether there is a common metric or universal good is left unanswered.
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