Organisations using Rethink Priorities’ mainline welfare ranges should consider effects on soil nematodes, mites, and springtails.
Although I’m not an expert my current belief is that the welfare of these things doesn’t matter at all because their utility = 0. Also, the article suggests that the people supporting this are fine with eliminating much of the world’s biodiversity, and I think that would be terrible.
Thanks for the comment, Rick. I care about the effects on soil nematodes, mites, and springtails, but I simply recommend decreasing the uncertainty about the welfare of these, and donating to GiveWell’s funds.
Although I’m not an expert my current belief is that the welfare of these things doesn’t matter at all because their utility = 0. Also, the article suggests that the people supporting this are fine with eliminating much of the world’s biodiversity, and I think that would be terrible.
Thanks for the comment, Rick. I care about the effects on soil nematodes, mites, and springtails, but I simply recommend decreasing the uncertainty about the welfare of these, and donating to GiveWell’s funds.