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Understanding Structural Risks

This chapter delves into structural risks related to technology, differentiating them from misuse and accidental harms. By examining historical examples like the Cuban Missile Crisis and the railroad's impact, it highlights the complexity of evaluating risks that arise from social and geopolitical influences on technological deployment.

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