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What We Owe the Future

What We Owe the Future

William MacAskill

Explores ethical considerations for future generations, focusing on long-term planning and effective altruism.

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Lying

Lying

Sam Harris

An exploration of the implications and consequences of lying.

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On the Genealogy of Morals and Ecce Homo

On the Genealogy of Morals and Ecce Homo

Friedrich Nietzsche

Nietzsche’s philosophical exploration of morality, values, and self-identity, questioning societal norms.

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Beyond Good And Evil

Beyond Good And Evil

Friedrich Nietzsche

A foundational philosophical text questioning conventional morality and exploring themes of power and individualism.

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Our Final Invention

Our Final Invention

James Barrat

Examines the potential risks of artificial intelligence, warning about the dangers of unchecked AI development.

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Conscious Business

Conscious Business

Fred Kofman

Discusses how to cultivate ethical, purpose-driven practices in the workplace for business success and fulfillment.

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Reasons and Persons

Reasons and Persons

Derek Parfit

A philosophical examination of identity, ethics, and rationality, discussing complex moral dilemmas.

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The Precipice

The Precipice

Toby Ord

Examines existential risks facing humanity, arguing for strategies to mitigate threats to civilization's survival.

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The Journalist And The Murderer

The Journalist And The Murderer

Janet Malcolm

Examines the ethical complexities of journalism, focusing on the relationship between a writer and a convicted murderer.

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The Alignment Problem

The Alignment Problem

Brian Christian

AI ethics, AI alignment, Machine learning

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Machines of Loving Grace

Machines of Loving Grace

John Markoff

Explores the future of human-robot interaction, examining both the promises and ethical dilemmas.

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Either/Or

Either/Or

S√∏ren Kierkegaard

A philosophical work examining two different views of life: one based on aesthetics and pleasure, the other on ethics and duty.

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The Last Word

The Last Word

Thomas Nagel

Discusses the concept of reason and objectivity, arguing against relativism in favor of rationalism.

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Moral Mazes

Moral Mazes

Robert Jackall

Analyzes the ethical dilemmas faced by managers in corporate life, examining how business culture shapes moral behavior.

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Conscious Capitalism

Conscious Capitalism

Rajendra Sisodia

Advocates for a purpose-driven approach to business and capitalism.

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Eating Animals

Eating Animals

Jonathan Safran Foer

An exploration of factory farming and ethical eating, examining the environmental and moral implications of meat consumption.

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Dark Archives

Dark Archives

Megan Rosenbloom

Investigates the history and ethics of books bound in human skin, exploring themes of mortality and preservation.

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Army of None

Army of None

Paul Scharre

Analyzes the development of autonomous weapons and the ethical, military, and political implications.

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The Alignment Problem

The Alignment Problem

Brian Christian

Explores ethical and technical challenges in aligning AI behavior with human values, highlighting real-world implications.

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On Bullshit

On Bullshit

Harry G. Frankfurt

A philosophical essay on the nature of "bullshit" and its impact on society.

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The Soul of the World

The Soul of the World

Roger Scruton

Discusses spirituality and beauty, arguing for a moral understanding of the world.

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Unit 731 Testimony

Unit 731 Testimony

Hal Gold

Examines the horrific human experiments conducted by Japan's Unit 731 during WWII.

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Science Fictions

Science Fictions

Stuart Ritchie

Investigates issues in scientific research, including reproducibility and biases.

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Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals

Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals

Immanuel Kant

Philosophical work on ethics and moral theory.

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How

How

Dov Seidman

Guide to ethical leadership and building successful, values-driven businesses.

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Intentional Integrity

Intentional Integrity

Robert Chesnut

A guide to embedding ethics and integrity in company culture.

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