stupendousman t1_it8odcj wrote
Reply to comment by 491010 in A new UN report explores how to make human civilization safe from destruction. There’s a way to make civilization extinction-proof. But it won’t be easy. by mossadnik
> That's our greatest weakness.
It's one type of problem solving framework. It's actually the most logical. You can't anticipate every possible serious problem, so some forethought mixed with tech innovation and engineering is the best that can be done.
>We only work for our current selves and not for our future selves.
This is incorrect. Each individual has their own time preferences. These vary over time.
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