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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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Modeling Humanity's Future

This chapter examines a theoretical modeling exercise focused on predicting humanity's potential futures, including outcomes like extinction and flourishing societies. The conversation explores ethical considerations, decision-making, and the complexities surrounding societal trajectories influenced by various interventions. It highlights the philosophical and probabilistic debates central to understanding the long-term implications of today's choices.

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