Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:philosophy
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| gptkbp:advocatesFor |
gptkb:pharmacy
genetic engineering neurotechnology |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:David_Pearce
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| gptkbp:discusses |
technological progress
moral responsibility future of consciousness |
| gptkbp:goal |
eradication of physical and mental suffering in all sentient life
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Hedonistic Imperative
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:effective_altruism
transhumanist movement |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Aldous_Huxley
gptkb:Buddhism utilitarianism |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:notableQuote |
If we want to, we can abolish suffering in all sentient life.
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| gptkbp:philosophicalPosition |
hedonism
negative utilitarianism |
| gptkbp:proposedBy |
use of biotechnology to eliminate suffering
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| gptkbp:publicationYear |
1995
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
paradise engineering
abolitionism (bioethics) |
| gptkbp:topic |
gptkb:transhumanism
bioethics abolition of suffering |
| gptkbp:website |
https://www.hedweb.com/
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:David_Pearce
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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