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What is the central argument against doomerism presented?
What is the central argument against doomerism presented?
- Political progress guarantees a positive future, regardless of other factors.
- Pessimism is unwarranted due to the lack of significant global challenges.
- Technological advancements will automatically solve all current problems.
- Humanity has made substantial progress, offering hope for a better future. (correct)
How does the author suggest readers should approach the future?
How does the author suggest readers should approach the future?
- With 'changeable optimism,' grounded in realism and facts. (correct)
- With complete trust of others to fix our problems.
- With blind optimism, ignoring potential problems.
- With passive acceptance, as the future is predetermined.
What is Bryan Walsh's role at Vox?
What is Bryan Walsh's role at Vox?
- Overseeing the tech, climate, and world teams, and editor of Vox’s Future Perfect section. (correct)
- Climate Change Analyst
- Science Editor
- Political Correspondent
What is the main focus of Vox's Future Perfect section?
What is the main focus of Vox's Future Perfect section?
Which of these topics does Bryan Walsh NOT typically write about?
Which of these topics does Bryan Walsh NOT typically write about?
What is the title of Bryan Walsh's book, and what is its primary subject?
What is the title of Bryan Walsh's book, and what is its primary subject?
What is the significance of disclosing personal donations made by Future Perfect writers to organizations they cover?
What is the significance of disclosing personal donations made by Future Perfect writers to organizations they cover?
How is Future Perfect supported, and what measures are in place to maintain editorial independence?
How is Future Perfect supported, and what measures are in place to maintain editorial independence?
What previous publications has Bryan Walsh worked for?
What previous publications has Bryan Walsh worked for?
According to the content, what is a common sentiment among young people regarding the future of humanity?
According to the content, what is a common sentiment among young people regarding the future of humanity?
What is Bryan Walsh's email address?
What is Bryan Walsh's email address?
What is Bryan Walsh's Twitter handle?
What is Bryan Walsh's Twitter handle?
What does the content suggest is necessary to ensure a better future?
What does the content suggest is necessary to ensure a better future?
Which aspect of the world's current state contributes to the sense of pessimism?
Which aspect of the world's current state contributes to the sense of pessimism?
What is the purpose of the Ethics Statement for Future Perfect coverage?
What is the purpose of the Ethics Statement for Future Perfect coverage?
How does Bryan Walsh view the potential impact of AI, pandemics, and nuclear war?
How does Bryan Walsh view the potential impact of AI, pandemics, and nuclear war?
What does it mean that "Future Perfect coverage may include stories about organizations that writers have made personal donations to"?
What does it mean that "Future Perfect coverage may include stories about organizations that writers have made personal donations to"?
Based on the content, what is the best way to characterize 'doomerism'?
Based on the content, what is the best way to characterize 'doomerism'?
What is the goal of this excerpt?
What is the goal of this excerpt?
The article argues that things are better or could be better. Which is evidence that supports this view?
The article argues that things are better or could be better. Which is evidence that supports this view?
Flashcards
The Problem with Pessimism
The Problem with Pessimism
Pessimism about the world's direction is understandable but understates progress and hope for a better future.
Who is Bryan Walsh?
Who is Bryan Walsh?
Editorial director at Vox, overseeing climate, tech, and world teams; editor of Future Perfect.
Future Perfect's Focus
Future Perfect's Focus
Policies, people, and forces that could improve the future for everyone.
End Times: A Brief Guide to the End of the World
End Times: A Brief Guide to the End of the World
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Future Perfect's Ethics
Future Perfect's Ethics
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Study Notes
- Despite prevalent doomerism related to AI, climate change, and food supplies, there are reasons to be optimistic about the future.
- The future can be better if active steps are taken to improve it.
- Bryan Walsh is an editorial director at Vox, he oversees the climate, tech, and world teams, and is the editor of Vox’s Future Perfect section.
- Bryan Walsh worked at Time magazine for 15 years as a foreign correspondent in Asia, a climate writer, and an international editor.
- Bryan Walsh is the author of a book on existential risk.
- Pessimism about the world's direction is understandable given its chaotic state.
- Pessimism badly understates humanity's material and political progress over the past few centuries.
- Pessimism also obscures the realistic hope for a future that continues to improve.
- The Highlight edition by the Future Perfect team at Vox promotes a spirit grounded in facts and realism.
- This edition is energized by "changeable optimism".
- The goal is to inspire hope about the world's state and its future, motivating action.
- Future Perfect covers policies, people, and forces that could improve the future.
- Bryan Walsh authored "End Times: A Brief Guide to the End of the World" (2019), about existential risks like AI, pandemics, and nuclear war.
- Bryan Walsh was a foreign correspondent in Hong Kong and Tokyo, an environment writer, and international editor at Time magazine for 15 years.
- Bryan Walsh was also the future correspondent at Axios.
- Bryan Walsh writes on population trends, scientific and material progress, climate change, AI, and children’s television.
- Future Perfect coverage may include stories about organizations that writers have made personal donations to.
- Editorial independence is maintained, and such information will be disclosed when relevant.
- Future Perfect is supported by grants from foundations and individual donors.
- Editorial decisions are made independently from fundraising and commercial considerations.
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