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#213 – Will MacAskill on AI causing a “century in a decade” – and how we're completely unprepared

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Understanding Grand Challenges for Future Progress

This chapter examines 'grand challenges' as pivotal moments in the journey of human advancement, focusing on their implications for the future. It highlights various categories of challenges, including technology and power dynamics, emphasizing the need for a deep understanding to address their potential effects.

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