Week 6: Future Animals
“But we know one thing: The future is immense, and the universe will exist for trillions of years.”
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The future is vast – what does this mean for our own life? (15 mins)
This article explains how “if we manage to avoid a large catastrophe, we are living at the early beginnings of human history”, and discusses some ethical implications. When considering scope-sensitive reduction of the suffering of sentient beings, our most important decisions are likely those that shape the trajectory of the long-term future.
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The trajectory of the future could soon get set in stone (5 mins)
Explains the idea that the future could soon become “locked-in”, which could make this the most important century in history (past or future) to affect future sentient beings.
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S-Risks: Fates Worse Than Extinction (10 mins)
This short video explains why avoiding the worst outcomes is one of the most important ethical mandates for suffering reduction.
