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What “longtermism” gets wrong about climate change

What “longtermism” gets wrong about climate change  Corn affected by 2013 drought in Texas. Global warming is making summer droughts in Texas longer and more severe. USDA photo by Bob Nichols In his new book What We Owe the Future, William MacAskill outlines the case for what he calls “longtermism.” That’s not just another word for […]

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The Dangerous Ideas of “Longtermism” and “Existential Risk”

The Dangerous Ideas of “Longtermism” and “Existential Risk” So-called rationalists have created a disturbing secular religion that looks like it addresses humanity’s deepest problems, but actually justifies pursuing the social preferences of elites. In a late-2020 interview with CNBC, Skype cofounder Jaan Tallinn made a perplexing statement. “Climate change,” he said, “is not going to be an […]

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