Modern Wisdom

#346 - Rob Reid - How To Avoid Destroying Humanity

Jul 15, 2021

Rob Reid, entrepreneur and author, discusses existential risks that could threaten humanity's future. He dives into the perils of synthetic biology and the ethical dilemmas surrounding gain-of-function research. Rob emphasizes the lessons learned from past crises like COVID-19 and critiques the lack of investment in preventative measures. The conversation touches on the democratization of technology and its associated risks, advocating for stricter regulations. Throughout, he explores how we can navigate these challenges while fostering a safe technological future.

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Intro

2min

Navigating the Future: Humanity and Technology

2min

The Allure of Existential Risks: Lessons from Our Past

3min

Navigating Existential Risks

25min

Risks of Democratizing Technology in Pandemics

17min

The Controversies of Gain-of-Function Research

22min

Lessons Learned from COVID-19

14min

Navigating Technological Risks and Ethics

12min

The Future of DNA Synthesis and Safety Protocols

4min

10.

Safeguarding Humanity: A Dialogue on Existential Risks

30min

11.

Exploring New Creative Ventures and Investments

4min

Rob Reid is an entrepreneur, podcaster and an author.

The last 15 months have been a terrifying taster of just what a global crisis is like, except it wasn't lethal enough to be a threat to our long term survival - but just because this one wasn't, doesn't mean that more deadly existential risks aren't out there.

Expect to learn how synthetic biology might be the biggest risk to our survival, what we should have learned from 2020, whether Artificial General Intelligence is an immediate threat, Rob's opinion on my solution for saving civilisation, whether we should totally stop all technological development and much more...

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