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It has been put forward that some dreadful futures may be worse than none at all, i.e. extinction of the human race and non-existence of individuals might be preferable than continuation and existence of intelligent individuals under certain conditions. If that is indeed so and if it shoud be up to the living to determine that for possible ancestors is debatable. The mere prospect is certainly no reason to stop looking for solutions. The ambition of course should be to create the most happiness and least suffering (milliongenerations.org started with the question of how to achieve the most happiness). Concepts of happiness are more difficult and controversial than those of existence, so this could be a second step once the conditions of continuing [[civilization|civilizations]] of any kind have been better charted. | |||
== Someone could prove that long term civilization is infeasible == | == Someone could prove that long term civilization is infeasible == | ||
Revision as of 19:30, 6 December 2008
What are the risks of milliongenerations.org?
No one can find a viable solution or inspiring ideas that help civilization to persist
If we fail to find a viable solution for civilization to persist, someone else may.
Someone could find a dreadful solution or try to influence civilization to the disadvantage of others
Any ideas put forward would still have to be implemented.
It has been put forward that some dreadful futures may be worse than none at all, i.e. extinction of the human race and non-existence of individuals might be preferable than continuation and existence of intelligent individuals under certain conditions. If that is indeed so and if it shoud be up to the living to determine that for possible ancestors is debatable. The mere prospect is certainly no reason to stop looking for solutions. The ambition of course should be to create the most happiness and least suffering (milliongenerations.org started with the question of how to achieve the most happiness). Concepts of happiness are more difficult and controversial than those of existence, so this could be a second step once the conditions of continuing civilizations of any kind have been better charted.
Someone could prove that long term civilization is infeasible
If that was true, what would change? None of us will live here forever anyway. And we could better appreciate the gift we have.
Someone could write things that are illegal or submit copyrighted work
Prosecution from authorities could result. Stay within the laws that apply to you! See the Disclaimer. Do not submit copyrighted work without permission!
The information displayed on this site could be offensive, disturbing or distressing for readers
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Other risks
Other risks may exist. Please add and explain.