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
Essays on UFOs and Related Conjectures invites readers to reflect on their beliefs and intuitions concerning extraterrestrial intelligence. The essays in this collection explore the extraterre…| Magnus Vinding
Whether to push for an AI pause is a hotly debated question. This post contains some of my thoughts on the issue of AI pause and the discourse that surrounds it. Contents The motivation for an AI p…| Magnus Vinding
CRS co-founder and researcher, Tobias Baumann, has appeared on the Sentientism Podcast for a discussion with host Jamie Woodhouse. The post Tobias Baumann Appears on the Sentientism Podcast appeared first on Center for Reducing Suffering.| Center for Reducing Suffering
CRS Co-Founder Tobias Baumann’s introduction to s-risks, Avoiding the Worst: How to Prevent a Moral Catastrophe is now available as an audiobook. Professionally voiced by Adrian Nelson, the full audio can be listened to on Audible or there is a free video version now available on the new CRS YouTube channel. A summary of Avoiding […] The post Avoiding the Worst Audiobook Available Now appeared first on Center for Reducing Suffering.| Center for Reducing Suffering
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