William MacAskill
William MacAskill is a prominent philosopher and effective altruist known for his work on longtermism, a moral philosophy that emphasizes the importance of positively influencing the long-term future of humanity. He is a co-founder of 80,000 Hours and the Centre for Effective Altruism, organizations that aim to empower individuals to make a significant impact through their career choices. MacAskill's ideas challenge conventional thinking about philanthropy and ethics, advocating for a future-oriented approach to global challenges that considers the welfare of future generations. Recently, he was mentioned in the context of Elon Musk's radical plans and philosophies regarding the future of civilization.
Born on Sep 10, 1987 (37 years old)
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William MacAskill is mentioned as a proponent of 'Longtermism', a philosophy that Musk aligns with.
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