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Differentiating between X risk and global catastrophic risk
03:14 - 11:07 (07:53)
The concept of X risk, which involves the extinction of humanity, should be distinguished from global catastrophic risk, which causes mass die offs and a substantially reduced quality of life. We should aim to ensure that future generations are able to reach their full potential as a spacefaring, galaxy-colonizing civilization, even if it requires sacrificing the present.
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The risks that we face can be broadly categorized into X risk or existential risk which pertains to the extinction of the human race and Global catastrophic risks which cause mass die offs and low quality of life.
03:14 - 08:20 (05:05)
Summary
The risks that we face can be broadly categorized into X risk or existential risk which pertains to the extinction of the human race and Global catastrophic risks which cause mass die offs and low quality of life. The latter are more likely to occur and happen sooner than people realize.
ChapterDifferentiating between X risk and global catastrophic risk
Episode#229 - Mara Cortona - Why Is No One Talking About Existential Risk?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The goal of becoming a spacefaring galaxy colonizing civilization requires sacrifices to ensure that future generations have the ability to live.
08:19 - 11:07 (02:48)
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The goal of becoming a spacefaring galaxy colonizing civilization requires sacrifices to ensure that future generations have the ability to live. Glorifying the difficulty of life for non-human animals doesn't match the improved quality of life humans experience today.