The Black Hole Objection to Longtermism and Consequentialism
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According to consequentialism, we should act to maximize good consequences. According to longtermism, we should act to benefit the long-term future. If either is correct, then it would be morally good to destroy Earth to seed a new, life-supporting universe.
The Black Hole Objection to Longtermism and Consequentialism
The Black Hole Objection to Longtermism and…
The Black Hole Objection to Longtermism and Consequentialism
According to consequentialism, we should act to maximize good consequences. According to longtermism, we should act to benefit the long-term future. If either is correct, then it would be morally good to destroy Earth to seed a new, life-supporting universe.