What We Owe the Future by William MacAskill audiobook

What We Owe the Future

By William MacAskill
Read by William MacAskill

Recorded Books, Inc.

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • 2 Formats: Library CD
  • 2 Formats: MP3 CD
  • Available on 08/16/2022

    ISBN: 9781980044284

  • Available on 08/16/2022

    ISBN: 9798212325318

Runtime: 8.92 Hours
Category: Nonfiction/Philosophy
Audience: Adult
Language: English
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Summary

Summary

We live at a pivotal time. Humanity’s written history spans only five thousand years. Our yet-unwritten future could last for millions more—or it could end tomorrow. Staggering numbers of people will lead lives of flourishing or misery or never live at all, depending on what we do today. The fate of the world is in our hands.

In What We Owe the Future, philosopher William MacAskill argues for longtermism: that positively influencing the longterm future is a key moral priority of our time. From this perspective, it is not enough merely to undo climate change or avert the next pandemic. We must ensure that civilization would rebound if it collapsed; prevent the end of moral progress; and prepare for a world where the smartest beings on the planet are digital, not human.

By acting wisely, we can put humanity on the right course. And if we do, our grandchildren’s grandchildren will look back and thank us, knowing we did everything we could to give them a world of justice, hope, and beauty.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“An optimistic look at the future that moved me to tears.” —Joseph Gordon-Levitt, actor
“MacAskill suggests that there are ways we can choose peace and avert the worst effects of climate change…with something to ponder on every page.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A sweeping analysis of contemporary dangers that masterfully probes the intersections of technology, science, and politics, while offering fascinating glimpses into humanity’s possible futures. This urgent call to action will inspire and unnerve in equal measure.” —Publishers Weekly
"There are moments when we can change outcomes easily, but if we don’t bend those curves right then, we can lock in enormous long-term damage. This fascinating book makes us think relentlessly and usefully about such pivot points; few prods could be more important.” —Bill McKibben, environmentalist and New York Times bestselling author
“This is a book of great daring, clarity, insight, and imagination…simultaneously so realistic and so optimistic and always so damned readable.” —Stephen Fry, actor and New York Times bestselling author
“This book will change your sense of how grand the sweep of human history could be.” —Ezra Klein, host of The Ezra Klein Show

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Author

Author Bio: William MacAskill

Author Bio: William MacAskill

William MacAskill  is an associate professor in philosophy at the University of Oxford and the most widely cited philosopher of our age. A TED speaker and named a past Forbes 30 Under 30 social entrepreneur, he also cofounded the Centre for Effective Altruism, which has raised over $1 billion for charities. 

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Details

Available Formats : Library CD, MP3 CD
Category: Nonfiction/Philosophy
Runtime: 8.92
Audience: Adult
Language: English

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