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+1. Indeed, the entire post seems to glibly sidestep the question of what rational humans would do. The author implies that we only have a rational interest in
by impendia 15y ago
+1. Indeed, the entire post seems to glibly sidestep the question of what rational humans would do.
The author implies that we only have a rational interest in what happens during our lifespan. But many of us, through childbearing or other means, try to leave something of value behind us.
Irrational? Perhaps. But there's no reason pure hedonism should be any less irrational.
- Jach 15y agoIt also sidesteps the issue of people who plan/want to live indefinitely through advances in biotech, cryonics, mind uploading, etc. At the risk of distorting 'rational', if one personally cares at all about the future of humanity rather than just oneself in the present and immediate future it's easy to see why a course of action that helps humanity survive rather than hinders is a better, 'rational' course given that person's beliefs. Insert "moral dilemma" of the same flavor as being asked a preference on dying now, with everyone else living on, or living 5 more years then everyone including you dies.