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#63 – Vitalik Buterin on better ways to fund public goods, blockchain's failures, & effective giving

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Navigating Existential Risks

This chapter discusses the assessment of various existential risks to humanity, including the implications of nuclear war and biotechnology threats. The conversation highlights innovative urban planning and advanced transportation solutions that may mitigate urban challenges and improve resilience. Additionally, it explores the potential of blockchain technology and crypto economics as tools for addressing long-term risks and encouraging contributions to essential public goods.

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