Day 272 of 365

September 29

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Philosophy

Existential Risk and Humanity's Future

Existential risks could permanently curtail humanity's potential: nuclear war, pandemics, AI misalignment, climate collapse. Philosophers argue we may have moral duties to future generations numbering in the trillions. Long-termism prioritizes these vast future populations.

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If humanity survives another million years, we could potentially colonize the galaxy!

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