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THEÂ SUNDAY TIMESÂ BESTSELLER 'Unapologetically
optimistic and bracingly realistic, this is the most inspiring book
on ‘ethical living’ I’ve ever read.' Oliver
Burkeman, Guardian ‘A monumental event.' Rutger Bregman,
author of Humankind ‘A book of great daring, clarity,
insight and imagination. To be simultaneously so realistic and so
optimistic, and always so damn readable… well that is a miracle
for which he should be greatly applauded.’ Stephen Fry In
What We Owe The Future, philosopher William MacAskill persuasively
argues for longtermism, the idea that positively influencing the
distant future is a moral priority of our time. It isn’t enough
to mitigate climate change or avert the next pandemic. We must
ensure that civilization would rebound if it collapsed; cultivate
value pluralism; and prepare for a planet where the most
sophisticated beings are digital and not human. The challenges we
face are enormous. But so is the influence we have.Â
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Unapologetically optimistic and
bracingly realistic, this is the most inspiring book on 'ethical
living' I've ever read.' Oliver Burkeman, Guardian 'A monumental
event.' Rutger Bregman, author of Humankind 'A book of great
daring, clarity, insight and imagination. To be simultaneously so
realistic and so optimistic, and always so damn readable... well
that is a miracle for which he should be greatly applauded.'
Stephen Fry Humanity is in its infancy. Our future could last for
millions of years - or it could end tomorrow. Astonishing numbers
of people could lead lives of great happiness or unimaginable
suffering, or never live at all, depending on what we choose to do
today. As we approach a critical juncture in our history, we can
make profound moral decisions about how humanity's course plays
out. We can create positive change on behalf of future generations,
to prevent the use of catastrophic weapons and maintain peace
between the world's great powers. We can improve our moral values,
navigating the rise of AI and climate change more fairly for
generations to come. The challenges we face are enormous. But so is
the influence we have. If we choose wisely, our distant descendants
will look back on us fondly, knowing we did everything we could to
give them a world that is beautiful and just.
A radical reassessment of how we can most effectively help others
by a rising star of philosophy and leading social entrepreneur. 'A
surprising and often counterintuitive look at the best ways to make
a difference . . . MacAskill is that rarest of beasts: a do-gooder
who uses his head more than his heart.' SUNDAY TIMES Most of us
want to make a difference. We donate to charity, buy Fairtrade
coffee, or try to cut down on our carbon emissions. Rarely do we
know if we're really helping, and despite our best intentions, our
actions can have ineffective - and sometimes downright harmful -
outcomes. Confronting this problem, William MacAskill developed the
concept of effective altruism, a practical, data-driven approach
which shows that each of us has the power to do an astonishing
amount of good, given the right information. His conclusions are
often surprising; by examining the charities we give to, the goods
we buy and the careers we pursue, Doing Good Better is a
fascinating and original guide which shows how, through simple
actions, you can improve thousands of lives - including your own.
'A data nerd after my own heart.' BILL GATES 'Required reading for
anyone interested in making the world better.' STEVEN LEVITT,
co-author of Freakonomics 'Effective altruism - efforts that
actually help people rather than making you feel good or helping
you show off - is one of the great new ideas of the 21st century.
Doing Good Better is the definitive guide to this exciting new
movement.' STEVEN PINKER, author of The Better Angels of Our Nature
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What We Owe the Future
William MacAskill
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Humanity is in its infancy. Our future could last for millions of years – or it could end tomorrow. Astonishing numbers of people could lead lives of great happiness or unimaginable suffering, or never live at all, depending on what we choose to do today.
As we approach a critical juncture in our history, we can make profound moral decisions about how humanity’s course plays out. We can create positive change on behalf of future generations, to prevent the use of catastrophic weapons and maintain peace between the world’s great powers. We can improve our moral values, navigating the rise of AI and climate change more fairly for generations to come.
The challenges we face are enormous. But so is the influence we have. If we choose wisely, our distant descendants will look back on us fondly, knowing we did everything we could to give them a world that is beautiful and just.
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