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The next threat: confronting global risks

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Preparing for the Unpredictable: COVID-19 and Beyond

This chapter examines the global ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on economic impacts and the urgent need for preparedness against future existential threats. It also discusses historical solar events and the potential dangers they pose in a technology-dependent society, advocating for robust government strategies to handle low probability, high impact scenarios.

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