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An Oxford philosopher makes the case for "longtermism"--that positively influencing the long-term future is a key moral priority of our time. The fate of the world is in our hands. Humanity's written history spans only five thousand years. Our yet-unwritten future could last for millions more--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. In What We Owe the Future, philosopher William MacAskill argues for longtermism, that idea that positively influencing the distant future is a key moral priority of our time. From this perspective, it's not enough to reverse climate change or avert the next pandemic. We must ensure that civilization would rebound if it collapsed, counter the end of moral progress, and prepare for a planet where the smartest beings are digital, not human. If we put humanity's course to right, our grandchildren's grandchildren will thrive, knowing we did everything we could to give them a world full of justice, hope, and beauty.

About the Author :
William MacAskill is an associate professor in philosophy at the University of Oxford and the most widely cited philosopher of our age. A TED speaker and named a past Forbes 30 Under 30 social entrepreneur, he also cofounded the Centre for Effective Altruism, which has raised over $1 billion for charities. William MacAskill is an associate professor in philosophy at the University of Oxford and the most widely cited philosopher of our age. A TED speaker and named a past Forbes 30 Under 30 social entrepreneur, he also cofounded the Centre for Effective Altruism, which has raised over $1 billion for charities.

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"An optimistic look at the future that moved me to tears." -- "Joseph Gordon-Levitt, actor" "In [his] ear-catching brogue...MacAskill narrates with enthusiasm and patient insight. The otherwise heady philosophical and moral concepts are broken down into a listener-friendly performance." -- "AudioFile" "There are moments when we can change outcomes easily, but if we don't bend those curves right then, we can lock in enormous long-term damage. This fascinating book makes us think relentlessly and usefully about such pivot points; few prods could be more important." -- "Bill McKibben, environmentalist and New York Times bestselling author" "This book will change your sense of how grand the sweep of human history could be." -- "Ezra Klein, host of The Ezra Klein Show" "This is a book of great daring, clarity, insight, and imagination...simultaneously so realistic and so optimistic and always so damned readable." -- "Stephen Fry, actor and New York Times bestselling author" "This urgent call to action will inspire and unnerve in equal measure." -- "Publishers Weekly" "Touchingly optimistic." -- "Kirkus Reviews"


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798212325301
  • Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
  • Publisher Imprint: Recorded Books, Inc.
  • Edition: Unabridged edition
  • Returnable: N
  • ISBN-10: 821232530X
  • Publisher Date: 16 Aug 2022
  • Binding: CD-Audio
  • Language: English


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