Effective altruism is a philosophy and social movement which tries to work out the most effective ways to improve the world. Effective altruists – conform to old-school utilitarian principles – consider all causes and actions, and then act in the way that they believe brings about the greatest positive impact. Jens Martin Skibsted Read Quote
Regardless of our political stance, we cannot afford to perpetuate the Western car-centric model. Jens Martin Skibsted Read Quote
Immigrants are not the main threat to the industrialized world’s workforce: robots are – or, rather, artificially intelligent robots are. Jens Martin Skibsted Read Quote
I don’t think that artificial intelligence means doomsday, and I think many new jobs will be created, too. However, it is becoming increasingly unlikely that these new types of jobs will favor low-income demographics. We need to address the needs of those who will be left out of the new job market. Jens Martin Skibsted Read Quote
If intelligent robots are our competitors and, to some extent, cerebrally alike – enough for us to discuss their ethical standing – why would they be above the law? Should they not contribute to our societies, too? And why would they be exempt from taxes? Jens Martin Skibsted Read Quote
I believe we need to lay race theories to rest: Democracy – and identity – is difficult enough without ‘scientific’ obfuscation. Jens Martin Skibsted Read Quote
Neoliberalism became the leading economic ideology in the U.S. and in the U.K. during Ronald Reagan’s and Margaret Thatcher’s mandates. In this way, the leaders of the free world offered a viable solution to the economic crisis at the time: competition, deregulation, outsourcing, to name a few buzz words that have since become common place. Jens Martin Skibsted Read Quote
The debate on climate change has been tainted by its excessive concern with individual and national interests, short-termism, and lack of solidarity in face of global threats. Jens Martin Skibsted Read Quote
The industrialized countries that came to dominate post-slavery have caused the climate to change. Jens Martin Skibsted Read Quote
Design has become a universal medium for expressing ideas, raising fundamental questions, and addressing social challenges. Jens Martin Skibsted Read Quote
