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#consequentialism

September 2026 1 note

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Everyone's a consequentialist until they get punched in the face

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Doug suggests that people tend to be consequentialists when considering others, but intentionalists when it affects themselves, highlighting a disparity in moral judgement. He proposes a 2x2 grid to help consider AI ethics more holistically, examining duty and responsibility, legitimacy and governance, direct harm and benefit, and systemic consequences. By using this grid, Doug argues that individuals can make more informed decisions about AI by considering multiple moral questions and perspectives.

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