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Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity: Lessons from AI, Pandemics, and Nuclear Threats | Toby Ord (Author of "The Precipice")

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Understanding Existential Risks: Knowledge and Uncertainty

This chapter examines the evolution of knowledge regarding existential risks, contrasting how these threats were perceived historically with our current understanding. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging both known and unexamined risks that could potentially endanger humanity in the future.

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