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Author Argues for 'Giving Up on Saving the World' on LessWrong

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Gordon Seidoh Worley, writing on LessWrong, discusses the concept of "giving up on saving the world." The post explores the idea of relinquishing the ambition to solve all global problems, suggesting a shift in focus or a reevaluation of what it means to contribute positively. This perspective challenges conventional notions of altruism and large-scale problem-solving in the context of individual action and societal goals. AI

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Author Argues for 'Giving Up on Saving the World' on LessWrong

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · Gordon Seidoh Worley ·

    Giving Up on Saving the World

    <p>When I was 19, I decided I was going to save the world.</p><p>Now, 25 years later, I’ve decided to give up.</p><p>To explain why and what giving up means, we first need to go back to how I ever got into the world-saving business. As a kid, I loved computers, and I started teac…

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