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#72 - Toby Ord on the precipice and humanity's potential futures

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Confronting Existential Risks

This chapter explores the existential risks facing humanity as highlighted in the book 'The Precipice'. It discusses both natural and technologically induced threats, evaluating their potential impact on human survival in the coming century. The speakers emphasize the importance of proactive measures and understanding these risks to safeguard our future.

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