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fromThe Conversation
3 weeks ago

Americans care more about future generations than many think - and that gap could matter for policy

Caring about future generations means believing that people who will live decades or centuries from now deserve ethical consideration. This means taking their interests into account when making decisions across a range of issues.
Philosophy
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

Pete Buttigieg explains why speaking out is so important with moving story about his kids - LGBTQ Nation

When I woke up this morning, before I headed to the airport, about 6:30 this morning, as usually happens, my first interaction was with a four-year-old boy. And I'm putting out the cereal for him and his sister, and he says, 'Papa, can I come with you on this trip?'
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Philosophy
fromApaonline
7 months ago

Longtermism and its Limits

Future people vastly outnumber the living, so minimizing existential risk for future generations should take priority and may outweigh current-generation interests.
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