Musk says longtermism closely aligns with his views
Commentary argues effective altruism's comeback served wealthy tech figures, while longtermism is criticized as ethically unsound. Musk has described the philosophy as matching his own beliefs.
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What happened
Writers argue that Silicon Valley's elite embraced effective altruism because it justified hoarding wealth. A separate piece says longtermism makes no sense as an ethical approach, pointing to Elon Musk, who has said the philosophy is a close fit for his own.
Why it matters
The pieces state that the movement gave cover to a wealth-hoarding, antisocial oligarchy. They argue that longtermism is flawed as a basis for ethics.
Coverage
- As an Approach to Ethics, Longtermerism Makes No Sense (Denyse O’Leary)
- The Sudden Return of Effective Altruism (Dylan Gyauch-Lewis)
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