Ord, Toby
The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity
- ISBN 13:
- 9780316484923
- author:
- Ord, Toby
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Hachette Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 13.7 x 3.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Natural Disasters,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Precipice: A Call to Action on Existential Risk The risk of human extinction during this century is alarmingly high, with threats ranging from nuclear war and climate change to the development of advanced technologies such as AI and synthetic biology. Despite the daunting stakes, Toby Ord presents a hopeful vision for the future, arguing that by working together to address these risks, we can create a safer and more sustainable world for generations to come. Ord draws on key scientific evidence and insights from the humanities to provide novel tools and concrete strategies for making a difference. He makes a compelling moral case for prioritizing the well-being of future generations, who will inherit the consequences of our actions. By recognizing the equality of people across time and space, we can work towards a future that values diversity and promotes the flourishing of all life on Earth. This book offers a thought-provoking and optimistic exploration of the existential risks facing humanity, and the importance of taking action to mitigate them.
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