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Right. Why is it a smart person should be expected to use their capabilities for "the betterment of humanity"? There's a level of entitlement that goes with s
by mywittyname 2y ago
Right.
Why is it a smart person should be expected to use their capabilities for "the betterment of humanity"? There's a level of entitlement that goes with statements like that.
- reaperman 2y agoIt might be worth flipping the question and asking what we can do to entice smart people to use their powers for the betterment of society!
- messe 2y agoWould you also ask "what could we do to entice artists away from art to instead use their powers for the betterment of society?"
- generic92034 2y agoOne could voice the opinion that ("good") art is already a means for betterment of society. ;)
- reaperman 2y agoI think we already do pressure artists into “productive” work - it’s very hard to make a living as an artist. I personally would like more art around my life!
- sn9 2y agoCuriosity-driven basic research is the most reliable way of bettering society in unpredictably transformative ways.