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Worshipping the Future
45:38 - 50:53 (05:15)
In this episode, the speakers discuss the concept of worshipping a future that one will not see in their lifetime, and how choosing some sort of god or spiritual thing to worship can help individuals make sense of the present and provide a sense of meaning.
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This episode tackles the idea of altruism and long-termism and whether it can be made self-interested or not.
45:38 - 47:19 (01:41)
Summary
This episode tackles the idea of altruism and long-termism and whether it can be made self-interested or not.
ChapterWorshipping the Future
Episode#612: Will MacAskill of Effective Altruism Fame — The Value of Longtermism, Tools for Beating Stress and Overwhelm, AI Scenarios, High-Impact Books, and How to Save the World and Be an Agent of Change
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The reason for choosing to worship God or spiritual beliefs is that every other thing you worship will ultimately consume you.
47:19 - 49:39 (02:20)
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The reason for choosing to worship God or spiritual beliefs is that every other thing you worship will ultimately consume you. Having something like God can help stabilize one's self in a sea of uncertainty and give a sense of meaning.
ChapterWorshipping the Future
Episode#612: Will MacAskill of Effective Altruism Fame — The Value of Longtermism, Tools for Beating Stress and Overwhelm, AI Scenarios, High-Impact Books, and How to Save the World and Be an Agent of Change
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast discusses the concept of long-termism and its importance when facing uncertainty and chaos.
49:39 - 50:53 (01:13)
Summary
This podcast discusses the concept of long-termism and its importance when facing uncertainty and chaos. They explore the challenge of how to encourage people to embrace long-term thinking and the significance behind John Stuart Mill's words on what we should do for posterity.