It is sometimes claimed that we cannot know whether suffering is ontologically prevalent — for example, we cannot rule out that suffering might exist in microorganisms such as bacteria, or even in the simplest physical processes. Relatedly, it has been argued that we cannot trust common-sense views and intuitions regarding the physical basis of suffering.... Continue Reading →| Magnus Vinding
My aim in this post is to critique two opposite positions that I think are both mistaken, or which at least tend to be endorsed with too much confidence. The first position is that the vast majority of future sentient beings will, in expectation, be digital, meaning that they will be “implemented” in digital computers.... Continue Reading →| Magnus Vinding
Effective altruists continue to be leaders in providing evidence-based global health solutions.| Reflective altruism
It is plausible to assume that technology will keep on advancing along various dimensions until it hits fundamental physical limits. We may refer to futures that involve such maxed-out technologica…| Magnus Vinding
The psychological appeal of salient events and risks can be a major hurdle to optimal altruistic priorities and impact. My aim in this post is to outline a few reasons to approach our intuitive fas…| Magnus Vinding