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#617 - Dr Bjorn Lomborg - Climate Alarmists Are Getting It All Wrong

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Rethinking Existential Risks and Education

This chapter analyzes the disparity in public focus on existential risks, particularly highlighting that climate change overshadows more severe threats like unaligned AI and engineered pandemics. It critiques the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and stresses the need for cost-effective initiatives that address urgent issues, such as education and global poverty, instead of long-term climate policies. The discussion advocates for personalized learning solutions to improve educational outcomes in low-income regions, emphasizing the potential returns on investment in children's education.

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