What We Owe the Future by William MacAskill Summary
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In "What We Owe the Future," MacAskill challenges us to consider humanity's entire timeline. Endorsed by Elon Musk and a New York Times bestseller, this radical perspective asks: What if your decisions today could impact billions of lives thousands of years from now?
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The Most Important Moral Question You've Never Considered
What if I told you that 99.5% of all human lives haven't been lived yet? That every decision you make today-from your career choice to how you vote-ripples forward through millennia, shaping the lives of trillions? We obsess over quarterly earnings and election cycles, yet remain blind to our most profound responsibility: the vast ocean of humanity stretching ahead. If our species survives just as long as the typical mammal, eighty trillion people will come after us, outnumbering everyone alive today ten thousand to one. They cannot vote, protest, or speak for themselves. They are utterly powerless. And their fate rests partly in our hands. This isn't abstract philosophy-it's the most pressing moral challenge of our time, one that's reshaping how tech leaders, policymakers, and thinkers approach everything from artificial intelligence to climate change.
Why Future People Matter As Much As We Do
The Glassblowing Moment: Why Now Matters So Much
The Fragility of Moral Progress
The Threat of Permanent Stagnation
Navigating Existential Threats Without Losing Hope
Your Life's Work in the Shadow of Eternity
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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