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#200 – Ezra Karger on what superforecasters and experts think about existential risks

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Navigating Global Risks and AI Perspectives

This chapter examines the fundamental disagreements in worldviews that hinder humanity's ability to tackle complex global issues and existential risks. The speakers discuss the contrasting beliefs around advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, and how these differing perspectives shape risk management and consensus-building efforts. Through their exploration of belief updating and potential future trajectories, they underscore the importance of fostering understanding to address the multifaceted risks posed by AI.

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