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#213 – Will MacAskill on AI causing a “century in a decade” – and how we're completely unprepared

80,000 Hours Podcast

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The Dark Side of Technological Advancements

This chapter delves into the alarming rapid progress of destructive technologies, particularly focusing on military innovations like biological weapons and drones. It emphasizes the historical context of such advancements, the offense-defense balance, and the urgent need for societal strategies to address emerging threats.

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