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#168 – Ian Morris on whether deep history says we're heading for an intelligence explosion

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Navigating Humanity's Uncertain Futures: From Extinction to Transformation

This chapter examines three potential futures for humanity: an intelligence explosion, the risk of extinction, and a slow-progress future. It emphasizes the likelihood of significant transformation or existential threats over maintaining the status quo, while addressing historical precedents and pressing global challenges.

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