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Varuna comments on Saving the World - Progress Report - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Varuna 04 August 2014 03:25:58PM 0 points [-]

There are two sentient biological agents who are not yet ready to fully care for themselves, and I provide the means for them to enjoy food, shelter, education, entertainment, cultural enrichment, personal connections, and other life experiences while they develop. As part of a larger organization, I organize matter into a form that my fellow beings find far more useful than the original formation of said matter.

In sum: 2 beings, great positive impact each. Millions of beings, small positive impact each.

Just that.

Comment author: DanArmak 05 August 2014 05:22:50PM 0 points [-]

As part of a larger organization, I organize matter into a form that my fellow beings find far more useful than the original formation of said matter.

Pretty much everyone who can find work for pay can say the same.