#22 — Surviving the Cosmos
The Best of Making Sense with Sam Harris
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Concerns About Viability of Human Civilization
The chapter discusses the concerns about the viability of human civilization. They reflect on the history of human progress, noting that for the majority of human existence, there was little to no improvement. They highlight the importance of a tradition of criticism and error correction for rapid progress, and express worry that the inheritors of progress are only a small proportion of the world's population. They also emphasize that the knowledge necessary to maintain stability in the face of increasing knowledge is not widely known, leading to misconceptions among society and the potential for dangerous actions.
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