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www.hedweb.com
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| | | | Is there an ethically relevant difference between a pig and a toddler of equivalent sentience? | |
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qualiacomputing.com
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| | | | Abstract Personal identity views (closed, empty, open) serve in philosophy the role that conservation laws play in physics. They recast difficult problems in solvable terms, and by expanding our horizon of understanding, they likewise allow us to conceive of new classes of problems. In this context, we posit that philosophy of personal identity is relevant... | |
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longtermrisk.org
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| | | | Suffering risks, or s-risks, are "risks of events that bring about suffering in cosmically significant amounts" (Althaus and Gloor 2016).1 This article will discuss why the reduction of s-risks could be a candidate for a top priority among altruistic causes aimed at influencing the long-term future. The number of sentient beings in the future might be astronomical, and certain cultural, evolutionary, and technological forces could cause many of these beings to have lives dominated by severe suffering. S-... | |
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www.shanahanonliteracy.com
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| | Discover the truth about guided reading! Get practical advice on directing student reading. Explore how research validates this essential reading instruction method. |