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How could governments take the interests of our great-great-grandchildren into account?
Tyler John and William MacAskill that proposes institutional reforms to reduce short-termism in government and promote long-term thinking. We need more…
Nov 10
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October 2023
Advanced artificial intelligence systems may risk overpowering humanity in the coming decades
This is a summary of Existential Risk from power-seeking AI by Joseph Carlsmith, forthcoming in “Essays on Longtermism”.
Oct 28
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Advanced artificial intelligence systems may risk overpowering humanity in the coming decades
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Summary — High risk, low reward: A challenge to the astronomical value of existential risk mitigation by David Thorstad
This summary was first published on the Global Priorities Institute website, the original paper can be found here. The value of the future may be vast…
Oct 13
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Summary — High risk, low reward: A challenge to the astronomical value of existential risk mitigation by David Thorstad
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September 2023
Summary — When should an effective altruist donate? By William MacAskill
Sep 29
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Summary — When should an effective altruist donate? By William MacAskill
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Summary — Are we living at the hinge of history?
This is a summary of the paper “Are we living at the hinge of history?” by William MacAskill. Are we in history's most influential era? MacAskill…
Sep 14
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Summary — Protecting future generations: A global survey of legal academics
This is a summary of the paper "Protecting future generations: A global survey of legal academics" by Eric Martínez and Christoph Winter. The summary…
Sep 1
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Summary — Protecting future generations: A global survey of legal academics
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August 2023
Our place in the story of humanity
Summary of “The Precipice” (4 of 4)
Aug 28
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Our place in the story of humanity
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Playing Russian roulette with the future
Summary of “The Precipice” (3 of 4)
Aug 21
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Playing Russian roulette with the future
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Anthropogenic Threats: Unpacking Toby Ord's Exploration of Modern Risks
Book summary of “The Precipice” (part 2 of 4)
Aug 13
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Asteroids, volcanoes and exploding stars
Summary of “The Precipice” (1 of 4)
Aug 7
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August 2022
What is "Million Year View"?
Academics have spent thousands of hours grappling with complex questions related to our mission to do the most good possible—but this research is often…
Aug 15, 2022
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