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The End Of The World with Josh Clark

Natural Risks

Nov 14, 2018
Guests on the podcast talk about the existential risks faced by humanity, including asteroid impacts, the potential for human colonization of other planets, the runaway greenhouse effect caused by climate change, and the dangers of intelligent algorithms evolving beyond human control.
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Quick takeaways

  • Humans face existential risks on Earth due to natural events like gamma ray bursts and runaway greenhouse effect.
  • Advancements in space exploration and colonization can help mitigate the risks of supernovas and the growth of our sun.

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Existential risks in Earth's history

Earth has faced numerous existential risks in its history, including asteroid impacts and natural catastrophes. One example is the asteroid impact that caused the Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction, leading to the demise of dinosaurs and the rise of surviving species. Such events remind us that despite a relatively calm period in Earth's history, we cannot assume that it will always be smooth sailing.

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