I think my own rough future philosophy is making sure that the future has an increase in autonomy for humanity. I think it transforms into S-risk reduction assuming that autonomous people will chose to reduce their suffering and their potential future suffering if they can. It also transforms the tricky philosophical question of defining suffering into the tricky philosophical question of defining autonomy, that might be trade that is preferred.
I think I prefer the autonomy increase because I do not have to try and predict the emotional reaction of humans/agents to events. People could claim immense suffering to seeing me wearing bright/clashing clothing. But if I leave them and their physical environment alone I’m not decreasing their autonomy. It also suggests positive things to do (Give directly) rather than just avoidance of low autonomy outcomes.
There is however tension between the individual increase in autonomy and the increase in autonomy of the society.
Interesting to see another future philosophy.
I think my own rough future philosophy is making sure that the future has an increase in autonomy for humanity. I think it transforms into S-risk reduction assuming that autonomous people will chose to reduce their suffering and their potential future suffering if they can. It also transforms the tricky philosophical question of defining suffering into the tricky philosophical question of defining autonomy, that might be trade that is preferred.
I think I prefer the autonomy increase because I do not have to try and predict the emotional reaction of humans/agents to events. People could claim immense suffering to seeing me wearing bright/clashing clothing. But if I leave them and their physical environment alone I’m not decreasing their autonomy. It also suggests positive things to do (Give directly) rather than just avoidance of low autonomy outcomes.
There is however tension between the individual increase in autonomy and the increase in autonomy of the society.