The association aims to improve the quality of life of future generations as comprehensively as possible. To this end, it promotes research and the implementation of solution approaches to avoid technological risks. The topics of artificial intelligence, decision and game theory, prioritization research, moral philosophy and population ethics, as well as peace and conflict research, are particularly relevant in this context. The association can also advocate for animal welfare and the reduction of animal suffering. The association achieves its purposes through scientific research, the procurement and allocation of funding. It uses scientific methods to achieve its goals in a cost-effective manner. It is active domestically and internationally. The association does not pursue any commercial interests and is not profit-oriented.