Some effective altruists subscribe to the view of patient longtermism, that instead of focusing on reducing specific existential risks this century, we should expect that the crucial moment to act lies in the future, and our main task should be to prepare for that time. What are your thoughts about this view, and do you think more effective altruists should be interested in that view?
Some effective altruists subscribe to the view of patient longtermism, that instead of focusing on reducing specific existential risks this century, we should expect that the crucial moment to act lies in the future, and our main task should be to prepare for that time. What are your thoughts about this view, and do you think more effective altruists should be interested in that view?