The Economist: ‘Born some 20 years ago in Oxford philosophy seminars and Californian computer labs, effective altruism has already changed the world. It has shaped charity, by stressing data-driven giving; hoovered up students at elite universities, who are now ascending some of America’s leading firms; inspired Sam Bankman-Fried, a crypto billionaire responsible for one of history’s biggest frauds; become Silicon Valley’s defining fault line, motivating both boundless enthusiasm and a ferocious countermovement; and played a part in the creation of artificial intelligence—all largely unnoticed by the broader public.
That may soon change. The movement’s long-standing fears of an AI catastrophe make it a villain in the eyes of the Trump administration. “Americanism, not effective altruism,” is the Department of War’s attack line.’

And: ‘On a simple utilitarian calculation, humans possibly ought then to perish and resources go to the beneficiaries.’

Ultimate utilitarianism: no more humans.

Waiting for effective Americanism.

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