“Longtermism is a technocratic dream that purports to give some of the wealthiest people in the world the ability to plan the far future of humanity according to their personal whims. It is hubris, treating billions of people as the pawns of god-like billionaire overseers.”

For the New Statesman, I argue longtermism needs to be opposed as it further empowers the wealthy to shape our future.

#bookreview #book #elonmusk #ea #effectivealtruism #longtermism

https://www.newstatesman.com/ideas/2022/11/elon-musk-william-macaskill-useful-philosopher

I moved instances, so I'm reposting my #introduction.

I enjoy #coffee #tea #reading #sff #history #cooking #singing.

I'm #queer #gay #lgbtq #iconoclast. I #create #software.

I have a weekly #newsletter with stuff I've enjoyed over the preceding week and how it relates to engendering #empathy and social resilience.

My #politics tend to be #progressive #centrist: I want the world to be a better place for everyone while maximizing agency for everyone. I'm sympathetic to #EffectiveAltruism.