The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity
9 hrs. 24 min.
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Can humanity avoid its end?
Philosopher Toby Ord, who has studied the problem of global poverty for many years, at different times served as an advisor to the World Health Organization, the World Bank, and other important international institutions. One of the founders of the effective altruism movement dedicated his work to existential risks capable of destroying not only the present, but also the entire future potential of humankind.
Highlighting the key risks we will face, Ord cites Winston Churchill, who warned that “those achievements of the mind that were promised to humankind immeasurable material benefits may turn out to be its total destruction.”
Based on modern scientific research and a huge body of data, Ord presents a clear, accessible, and highly humane idea: he calls on humanity as a whole—and on each person individually—to contribute to preserving our civilization here and now.
No matter how likely natural disasters may be, the biggest threats to ourselves are things we ourselves have created—and only we have the power to prevent them. But we must act immediately.
Philosopher Toby Ord, who has studied the problem of global poverty for many years, at different times served as an advisor to the World Health Organization, the World Bank, and other important international institutions. One of the founders of the effective altruism movement dedicated his work to existential risks capable of destroying not only the present, but also the entire future potential of humankind.
Highlighting the key risks we will face, Ord cites Winston Churchill, who warned that “those achievements of the mind that were promised to humankind immeasurable material benefits may turn out to be its total destruction.”
Based on modern scientific research and a huge body of data, Ord presents a clear, accessible, and highly humane idea: he calls on humanity as a whole—and on each person individually—to contribute to preserving our civilization here and now.
No matter how likely natural disasters may be, the biggest threats to ourselves are things we ourselves have created—and only we have the power to prevent them. But we must act immediately.
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