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The Challenge of Communicating Existential Risks
11:07 - 19:26 (08:18)
The human mind struggles to comprehend large scale risks and can be hesitant to take action to mitigate them. This applies to issues such as pandemics, climate change, animal cruelty and veganism, due to the inherent conflict of interest between human priorities and long term risks to the planet.
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In order to address global risks such as climate change and pandemics, effective communication and collaboration on a global scale are essential.
11:07 - 13:49 (02:41)
Summary
In order to address global risks such as climate change and pandemics, effective communication and collaboration on a global scale are essential. Heuristic approaches to understanding these complex issues are not sufficient, and the failure to properly communicate the severity of these risks could have catastrophic consequences.
ChapterThe Challenge of Communicating Existential Risks
Episode#229 - Mara Cortona - Why Is No One Talking About Existential Risk?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The conflict of interest always exists in moral dilemmas, such as the choice between donating to animal cruelty organizations or supporting the consumption of animal products.
13:49 - 19:26 (05:36)
Summary
The conflict of interest always exists in moral dilemmas, such as the choice between donating to animal cruelty organizations or supporting the consumption of animal products. However, it is essential to understand and acknowledge these conflicts to make informed decisions.