Episode
#229 - Mara Cortona - Why Is No One Talking About Existential Risk?
1:11:31
Published: Thu Oct 08 2020
Description
Mara Cortona is the Executive Director of the Astropolitics Institute and Founder of Nöonaut. The world is going to end. Eventually. For most of us that concern is far away, but the smartest minds in the world of existential risk put the likelihood that we survive the next century at 1 in 3. With this hugely terrifying statistic hanging over our heads, why is no one focussing on the big problems? Poorly aligned Artificial General Intelligence, Biotechnology and other risks are significantly more dangerous than global warming or the 2020 election but get paid far less lip service. Sponsor: Get FREE access to a supercharged calendar at http://bit.ly/wovenwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Check out Mara's Website - https://www.noonaut.space/ Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Learn about the productivity tools that can help you manage your time more efficiently.
00:00 - 03:14 (03:14)
Summary
Learn about the productivity tools that can help you manage your time more efficiently. From calendar syncing to poll-taking, these apps can help you streamline your schedule and avoid wasted time.
Episode#229 - Mara Cortona - Why Is No One Talking About Existential Risk?
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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.
03:14 - 11:07 (07:53)
Summary
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.
Episode#229 - Mara Cortona - Why Is No One Talking About Existential Risk?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The human mind struggles to comprehend large scale risks and can be hesitant to take action to mitigate them.
11:07 - 19:26 (08:18)
Summary
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.
Episode#229 - Mara Cortona - Why Is No One Talking About Existential Risk?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The conversation continues with prominent figures like Toby Ord, Nick Bostrom, and Sam Harris, who have the necessary charisma and expertise to educate people about the severity of existential risks, such as bio weapons and misaligned artificial intelligence.
19:26 - 31:30 (12:04)
Summary
The conversation continues with prominent figures like Toby Ord, Nick Bostrom, and Sam Harris, who have the necessary charisma and expertise to educate people about the severity of existential risks, such as bio weapons and misaligned artificial intelligence. With an upcoming society that aims to mitigate suffering, it is imperative to acknowledge and address these risks to ensure a safer and sustainable future for humanity.
Episode#229 - Mara Cortona - Why Is No One Talking About Existential Risk?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The impact of influential individuals like CEOs, tech leaders, researchers, and podcast hosts like Joe Rogan can open the minds of their listeners and promote self-development through a different perspective.
31:30 - 39:54 (08:23)
Summary
The impact of influential individuals like CEOs, tech leaders, researchers, and podcast hosts like Joe Rogan can open the minds of their listeners and promote self-development through a different perspective. Despite some controversial opinions, they have the potential to reach billions of individuals and have a positive influence on society.
Episode#229 - Mara Cortona - Why Is No One Talking About Existential Risk?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The key to positively influencing the world is to assess and analyze all the information that goes through our heads and the responses we have to it.
39:54 - 1:11:14 (31:20)
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The key to positively influencing the world is to assess and analyze all the information that goes through our heads and the responses we have to it. People also have a responsibility to hold accountable the people who have power and to align themselves with their impact.