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#112 Classic episode – Carl Shulman on the common-sense case for existential risk work and its practical implications

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Improving Security and Containment in Facilities Working with Dangerous Pathogens

The importance of improving security and containment in facilities working with dangerous pathogens is discussed in this chapter. The conversation explores areas where accident rates have been reduced through research and draws lessons from the aviation industry's safety culture and standardization. It emphasizes the need for tracking incidents, improving reporting systems, and aligning safety requirements with the potential harm of releasing a pandemic.

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