Space colonization would likely increase rather than decrease total suffering. Because many people care nonetheless about humanity’s spread into the cosmos, we should reduce risks of astronomical future suffering without opposing others’ spacefaring dreams. In general, we recommend to focus on making sure that an intergalactic future will be good if it happens rather than making sure there will be such a future.| Center on Long-Term Risk
The reduction of suffering deserves special priority. Many ethical views support this claim, yet so far these have not been presented in a single place. Suffering-Focused Ethics provides the most c…| Magnus Vinding
The process leading to human extinction is likely regrettable, argues anti-natalist philosopher David Benatar because it will cause considerable suffering and death. However, the prospect of a world without humans is not something that, in itself, we should regret.| IAI TV - Changing how the world thinks