Dead children currency
80,000 Hours, August 16, 2023
Abstract
This article proposes using dead children as a unit of currency, arguing that doing so would make people more aware of the opportunity costs of their spending and encourage them to make more socially responsible choices. The author claims that the current monetary system, which uses dollars or other fiat currencies, does not adequately convey the value of life and allows people to spend money without fully considering the consequences of their actions. By contrast, a dead-child-based currency would force people to confront the fact that their spending choices have real-world implications and could potentially lead to the deaths of children. – AI-generated abstract.
