The Repugnant ConclusionWhen logic leads to a world barely worth living
From the show
Living Thought ExperimentsAct as a civilization architect tasked with maximizing global happiness to uncover a deep ethical flaw. You must choose between a small utopia and a massive population with lower standards of living. This simulation reveals how strict mathematical logic can force you into a nightmare scenario where quantity overrides quality of life.
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