Mark_Friedenbach comments on Saving the World - Progress Report - Less Wrong

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Comment author: gwillen 01 August 2014 10:35:42PM 6 points [-]

Perhaps 'improving the world' or some other phrasing could appease the people who don't like the sound of "saving the world".

Then again, perhaps not.

Comment author: [deleted] 02 August 2014 04:15:25PM 1 point [-]

But that's so generic that it misses the point. Saving the world is extraordinary. What things are you doing towards extraordinary outcomes?

Comment author: jmmcd 02 August 2014 10:07:40PM 2 points [-]

OP mentions "I used less water in the shower", so is obviously not only looking for extraordinary outcomes. So "saving the world" does indeed sound silly.