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The Precipice

‘A book that seems made for the present moment’ New Yorker
by: Toby Ord
Summary:

The book explores the existential risks facing humanity, such as artificial intelligence, bioengineered pandemics, and climate change, assessing the probabilities and potential impacts of these threats. It also discusses the moral imperative of safeguarding the future of humanity and the ethical considerations involved in reducing these risks to ensure the long-term survival and flourishing of human civilization.

Key points:

1. Existential Risk: Toby Ord's "The Precipice" discusses existential risks that could end humanity. He divides these into natural (like asteroids) and human-made (like AI). Ord highlights the need to tackle these risks for our survival.

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