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Is longtermism helpful?
Recent work in philosophy argues for longtermism – the position that often our morally best options will be those with the best long-term consequences…
Jun 14, 2024
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A new argument for the simulation hypothesis
At some point in the future we may invent sophisticated simulations.
Jun 1, 2024
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Thorstad's case against the singularity hypothesis
A summary of “Against the singularity hypothesis” by David Thorstad (just published in Philosophical Studies).
May 27, 2024
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Can we understand AI as a rational agent?
A summary of “Will AI avoid exploitation?” by Adam Bales, forthcoming in Philosophical Studies.
May 27, 2024
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Riley Harris
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How could governments take the interests of our great-great-grandchildren into account?
Tyler John and William MacAskill that proposes institutional reforms to reduce short-termism in government and promote long-term thinking. We need more…
Nov 10, 2023
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Advanced artificial intelligence systems may risk overpowering humanity in the coming decades
This is a summary of Existential Risk from power-seeking AI by Joseph Carlsmith, forthcoming in “Essays on Longtermism”.
Oct 28, 2023
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Summary — High risk, low reward: A challenge to the astronomical value of existential risk mitigation by David Thorstad
This summary was first published on the Global Priorities Institute website, the original paper can be found here.
Oct 13, 2023
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Is our importance evidence of high extinction risk?
A summary of “Doomsday rings twice” by Andreas Mogensen.
Oct 1, 2023
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Summary — When should an effective altruist donate? By William MacAskill
Simple explanations of important research.
Sep 29, 2023
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