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The Importance of Long-Term Thinking
06:14 - 15:14 (08:59)
Thinking long-term means taking the interests of future generations seriously and considering the impact of events on humanity's course. By taking risks to benefit future generations, we can create a safer world for the next generation and have an enormous impact on the course of all future generations.
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Long-termism is about considering the interests of future generations and the potential impact events in our lifetime may have on humanity's future, which could potentially last a trillion years if we successfully spread to the stars.
06:14 - 10:11 (03:56)
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Long-termism is about considering the interests of future generations and the potential impact events in our lifetime may have on humanity's future, which could potentially last a trillion years if we successfully spread to the stars.
ChapterThe Importance of Long-Term Thinking
Episode#512 - Will MacAskill - How Long Could Humanity Continue For?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The development of engineered pathogens is a potential threat that could wipe out humanity.
10:11 - 12:15 (02:04)
Summary
The development of engineered pathogens is a potential threat that could wipe out humanity. Despite this long-term risk, there are actions we can take today that would still be important to people far into the future.
ChapterThe Importance of Long-Term Thinking
Episode#512 - Will MacAskill - How Long Could Humanity Continue For?
PodcastModern Wisdom
A new type of light bulb could be funded to kill pathogens within a room.
12:15 - 15:14 (02:59)
Summary
A new type of light bulb could be funded to kill pathogens within a room. The technology could lead to a campaign to install them all over the world and improve the quality of life for future generations.