Why it endured
A rigorous case for why humanity stands at a uniquely dangerous moment in history. Toby Ord, an Oxford philosopher, maps existential risks — from AI to pandemics to nuclear war — and argues that our choices in the coming decades will determine the long-run future of civilization.
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“Potentially the most important book on this list. The best insight into Existential Risk I've ever found. A complete breakdown of how humanity could go extinct, the relative likelihoods of each risk occurring and proposed solutions. From asteroids to artificial intelligence, bioweapons to nuclear war, this is the one stop shop for understanding where our civilisation is at and where it might end up. Written in a super accessible way and easy to listen to if you prefer Audible. It will alter your view of the world in a fundamental way. Makes a nice change from reading non-fiction which is just about personal development.”
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