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Highlights From The Comments On The Repugnant Conclusion And WWOTF

Scott Alexander summarizes and responds to comments on his review of 'What We Owe The Future', addressing debates around population ethics, longtermism, and moral philosophy.

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Aug 25, 2022 5,888 words 56 likes 352 comments Listen · 40 min Read Read
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Effective Altruism As A Tower Of Assumptions

Scott Alexander defends Effective Altruism by presenting it as a 'tower of assumptions,' arguing that critics often miss its core principles of systematic giving and maximizing impact.

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Aug 24, 2022 1,259 words 287 likes 873 comments Listen · 12 min Read Read
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Book Review: What We Owe The Future

Scott Alexander reviews Will MacAskill's 'What We Owe The Future', a book arguing for longtermism and considering our moral obligations to future generations.

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Aug 23, 2022 7,661 words 194 likes 585 comments Listen · 54 min Read Read
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