Chapter
The Case for Moral Progress
1:24:05 - 1:36:03 (11:57)
The speaker argues that moral progress should receive the same emphasis as technological progress and highlights the importance of a morally exploratory society.
Clips
The idea of investing in catastrophic risk protection may seem far-fetched but considering the high stakes, allocating some resources towards it is crucial.
1:24:05 - 1:27:06 (03:00)
Summary
The idea of investing in catastrophic risk protection may seem far-fetched but considering the high stakes, allocating some resources towards it is crucial. We should reflect and thoroughly consider this idea instead of brushing it off as sci-fi.
ChapterThe Case for Moral Progress
Episode#512 - Will MacAskill - How Long Could Humanity Continue For?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast explores the idea of slowing down technological progress to allow for moral exploration and to keep open the possibility of many different futures.
1:27:06 - 1:31:43 (04:36)
Summary
The podcast explores the idea of slowing down technological progress to allow for moral exploration and to keep open the possibility of many different futures.
ChapterThe Case for Moral Progress
Episode#512 - Will MacAskill - How Long Could Humanity Continue For?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The status and investment in technological progress should also apply to moral progress as it's the latter that is contingent to societal advancement.
1:31:43 - 1:36:03 (04:20)
Summary
The status and investment in technological progress should also apply to moral progress as it's the latter that is contingent to societal advancement. Aiming for a global society that values moral progress can lead to a more balanced and sustainable world.