We Must Remember That Our World Contains Hell

A new essay on LessWrong argues that people often ignore the extreme suffering present in the world, from preventable childhood deaths to the agony of cluster headaches and animal cruelty. The author highlights that many of these tragedies are solvable, noting that the marginal cost to save a child's life in developing nations is currently around five thousand dollars. Per LessWrong, the piece encourages readers to dedicate time or income to global health, animal welfare, and medical advocacy to address these systemic issues.

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