Chapter
The Danger of a Singular Focus on Climate Change
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The conversation about the future of humanity has been almost entirely focused on climate change, but there are other existential risks worth considering. However, any conversation that detracts from climate change is seen as heretical, which can lead to a dangerous value lock-in.
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There is a potential value lock-in when it comes to discussions on future existential risks as the topic of climate change has dominated the conversation.
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Future existential risks
Summary
There is a potential value lock-in when it comes to discussions on future existential risks as the topic of climate change has dominated the conversation. While it is important, there needs to be room for discussion on other technologies that could pose a risk to humanity's future.