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#188 – Matt Clancy on whether science is good

80,000 Hours Podcast

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The Costs of Scientific Progress and Global Biological Catastrophic Risks

The chapter explores the expenses linked to scientific advancements, particularly focusing on global biological catastrophic risks. It details a tournament involving super forecaster generalists and domain experts estimating existential risks, highlighting their differing opinions on the likelihood of a genetically engineered pandemic. The discussion delves into the challenges of aligning views between experts and forecasters, emphasizing the need to balance the benefits and risks of scientific progress.

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