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Philosopher William MacAskill coined the term "longtermism" to convey the idea that humans have a moral responsibility to protect the future of humanity, prevent it from going extinct and create a better future for many generations to come. He outlines this concept in his new book, <em>What We</em> Owe<em> the Future</em>.

How can we help humans thrive trillions of years from now? This philosopher has a plan

William MacAskill's book, What We Owe the Future, urges today's humans to protect future humans — an idea he calls longtermism. Here are a few of his hardly modest proposals.

French Bulldogs were the second most popular breed registered with the American Kennel Club in 2020.

Frenchies, with their wrinkly faces and perky bat ears, have been rising in popularity for the last 10 years. Now they've bumped German Shepherds from the number-two spot.

A line of patients in cars waiting to get a COVID-19 vaccine at the Del Mar Vaccination Super Station. March 8, 2021.

Vaccine Supply Issues Continue, Cause Del Mar Site To Shutter This Weekend

COVID-19 vaccine shortfalls will close the Del Mar Fairgrounds vaccination super site again this weekend, and a technical error caused 1,800 vaccine appointments for this week to be rescheduled.

A man holds a certificate acknowledging his work for Americans as hundreds of people gather outside the international airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021.

The Taliban Seize Her City. America's Red Tape Stops Her From Fleeing

Zainab filled all the forms for a special immigrant visa but now can only watch as the Americans leave Afghanistan. Eight thousand miles away, all her husband can do is hope.

Rep. Elissa Slotkin on her visit to Ukraine and meeting with President Zelenskyy

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., about her trip to Ukraine with a bipartisan Congressional delegation and meeting with President Zelenskyy.

Richard Harmon from Ocean Beach getting vaccinated for COVID-19 at San Diego State's Viejas Arena, March 23, 2021.

California To Open Vaccinations To Everyone 16 And Older

California is expanding vaccine eligibility to anyone 50 and over starting in April and anyone 16 and over on April 15.

5 Things Every Family Should Know About Paying For College

For many families, this is one of the biggest financial decisions they'll ever make. A new book helps navigate the often confusing and opaque financial aid system.

Lizeth Morales, left, of Honduras, and her son, Alex Cortillo, right, get a hug from Erika Valladares Ponce, center, as they wait to cross into the United States to begin the asylum process Monday, July 5, 2021, in Tijuana, Mexico.

'God Opened The Door': Mystery Surrounds US Asylum Picks

Small numbers of migrants are allowed into the U.S. every day under an opaque system that the Biden administration cobbled together to start opening up the asylum system.

Judge In Chauvin Trial Denies Request To Move Trial Out Of Minneapolis

"I don't think there's any place in the state of Minnesota that has not been subjected to extreme amounts of publicity," Judge Peter Cahill said.

Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., holds a piece of glass that he carries with him as members share their recollections on Jan. 6, 2022 — the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection. Kildee found the piece of glass following the 2021 attack on the Capitol.

Democrats say voters are watching the Jan. 6 hearings, but it's not their top issue

Voters are more concerned with inflation, according to Democrats in competitive races who are trying to gauge how the hearings will affect November's midterms.

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