Futureproof

Research and public affairs consultancy advancing smart policies to tackle climate change and navigate the challenges posed by new genetic technologies.

[Futureproof @Futureproof]

We’re pleased to announce a new direction in our work: helping policymakers & the public to navigate the social challenges presented by rapidly advancing new technologies in the genetics of human behaviour. Read the recent @Quillette article by our Director @DamienMorris:

[Quillette @Quillette]

The Culture War is Coming for Your Genes | @DamienMorris https://t.co/1W6St4D9RE

[Damien Morris @DamienMorris]

A plea to scientists! Please refrain from deleting your X account if you choose to leave this site! There have been important conversations & debates on here that are part of our collective digital memory (& predate Musk's purchase of Twitter). Please don't erase that history!

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Don’t be S-A-D!

[Steven Pinker @sapinker]

Are hereditary advantages unearned, hence unjust, hece a legitimate target of leveling by government? @damienmorris disagrees with @kph3k on this (while Harden, unlike most leftist egalitarians, faces squarely the scientific evidence for hereditary differences).

[Peter Franklin 🌳 @peterfranklin_]

Are we entitled to our achievements? Or are they the product of undeserved genetic privilege – and thus worthy only of redistribution by the state?

A must-read essay from @DamienMorris on the disturbing implications of a dangerous idea: https://t.co/YnJ0eZtgXj

[John O'Sullivan @JohnOSullivanNR]

Suppose differences between individuals that determine economic success or failure in life not only exist but can be inherited, what policies does justice require? This article examines how two authors draw extreme socialist conclusions from this supposition. Are they justified?

[Christopher Snowdon @cjsnowdon]

The Culture War is Coming for Your Genes - very interesting review of a dangerous mindset. https://t.co/vugKt0kyZv

[Alex Tabarrok @ATabarrok]

tl;dr Good Science, Evil Philosophy https://t.co/0Kkt6qYo6u

[Philip N Cohen @familyunequal]

"at no point does Harden ⁦(@kph3k⁩) acknowledge the obvious link between her own egalitarian ideology and the principles driving Communist regimes that slaughtered, impoverished, and immiserated millions of people over the course of the 20th century" https://t.co/TEoSnxiyM3

[Dr. Peter Hughes @DrPeter_H]

This ill-conceived quest for justice is how #Camus' bleak vision of “slave camps under the flag of freedom” and “massacres justified by philanthropy” becomes reality https://t.co/qMenEXfSZ9

[Rob Henderson @robkhenderson]

"Communist regimes succeeded in weakening the link between genetics and success compared to liberal, free-market democracies...communist regimes brought this about by stifling opportunities for talented individuals" https://t.co/8o884CYB90

[Kathryn Asbury @KathrynAsbury1]

This is a fascinating, provocative essay that makes clear the importance of behavioural geneticists engaging deeply and fully with the history and philosophy of justice, equality and care/compassion (and the differences between them). Highly recommended.

[Futureproof @Futureproof]

Very pleased to see @theCCCuk’s advice on the 6th UK carbon budget includes @Futureproof’s longstanding recommendation to reform the carbon accounting rules & set budgets in line with the cost-effective path to 2050 for UK domestic emissions (see p.417 https://t.co/7SyvRSO2lD).

[Mike Thompson @Mike_Thommo]

#netzero Day 0
Thank you @theresa_may @claireperrymp @beisgovuk and huge congrats to the many many many many many many people who helped to get us to this mighty moment. Well done everyone.

[Carbon Brief @CarbonBrief]

UK will miss climate goals despite new strategy, says official watchdog | @DrSimEvans https://t.co/vL35rR5ezY

[Futureproof @Futureproof]

Our take on the draft EU regulation to safeguard #EUETS against #Brexit as reported by @POLITICOEurope https://t.co/Bfx2epcJCE

[Futureproof @Futureproof]

#HMT risks missing out on receipts for 200+ million carbon allowances due to be auctioned 2018-2020. #Brext #EUETS https://t.co/AsR0Nu4bHR

[Futureproof @Futureproof]

We assume a default reduction in the #EUETS cap of 1.7 billion over 2021-2030 if UK leaves under #Brexit
Here's why:
https://t.co/Msi30BHtsa