To me, the scariest implication of octopus farming is that it updates me downward, maybe significantly, the probability that factory farming will be eliminated/replaced entirely. If humans are so eager to develop a type of factory farming that is so difficult and inefficient, I am afraid I just can’t see how we can guarantee that factory farming won’t continue into the far future. (yes, I am talking about the type of “far” that the average longtermists speak of)
Thank you for your comment, Fai. Yes, it is an unfortunate reality that we are currently faced with regarding the prominence, interest, and advancement of factory farms. Altering this reality will require significant changes in many areas (policy, science, economics). It will also require individuals in each area to “band” together and work towards a better future. I do think it is important to keep that longtermist perspective in mind that you mentioned during these pursuits to try and spark institutional transformations wherever possible.
To me, the scariest implication of octopus farming is that it updates me downward, maybe significantly, the probability that factory farming will be eliminated/replaced entirely. If humans are so eager to develop a type of factory farming that is so difficult and inefficient, I am afraid I just can’t see how we can guarantee that factory farming won’t continue into the far future. (yes, I am talking about the type of “far” that the average longtermists speak of)
Thank you for your comment, Fai. Yes, it is an unfortunate reality that we are currently faced with regarding the prominence, interest, and advancement of factory farms. Altering this reality will require significant changes in many areas (policy, science, economics). It will also require individuals in each area to “band” together and work towards a better future. I do think it is important to keep that longtermist perspective in mind that you mentioned during these pursuits to try and spark institutional transformations wherever possible.