Greening the Universe

* Article: Andrea Owe. Greening the universe: The case for ecocentric space expansion. Global Catastrophic Risk Institute,

URL = https://gcrinstitute.org/greening-the-universe/

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Seth Baum:

"The main idea of “Greening the universe” is for humanity to have the long-term goal of establishing vibrant ecosystems across the cosmos. Avoiding global catastrophe is a near-term goal that enables the long-term goal of greening the universe.

The paper argues for this position by defending three ethical positions:

(1) a position of equality across space and time, which results in caring about astronomically distant places and times,

(2) an argument for optimizing moral value, which results in an orientation toward doing as much good as is possible, and

(3) support for ecocentrism.

Taken together, these three positions imply a long-term goal of maximizing ecological flourishing across the cosmos. In the paper, Ms. Owe speaks from her personal perspective, meaning that these are not just theoretical constructs—they are ethical views that she personally holds and wants to see realized."

(https://gcrinstitute.org/gcri-statement-on-pluralism/)

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