cyberpunkhippie

Hi Will,

Book recommendations?

What are three books everyone should read ( excluding your books of course, or your collaborators, Peter Singer, Toby Ord, Nick Bostrom etc.)

Thanks!

Any fictional character that you identify with? Any sci-fi/ speculative fiction book or tv-show that explores the themes you are working on?

I think Hari Seldon from Foundation may be the ultimate longtermist!

Hey Will,

What is consciousness? What are your thoughts on the hard problem of consciousness? Care to share any mystical/out-of-the ordinary experiences?

How do you view humans unique role in "preserving" consciousness or as Elon Musk puts it *expanding the scope and scale of consciousness and preserving the light of consciousness by becoming a space faring civilization and extending life to other planets*

Do you play videogames? if so what's your all time favourite?

I find the gaming medium very good, but underutilized, for conveying philosophical ideas and immersive storytelling, it can also test ethical issues and people's responses.

I recommend Disco Elysium, Nier automata, The Stanley Parable and similar games