Trond Undheim delves into catastrophic risks facing humanity, including climate change, governance breakdown, and technological threats.
Through discussions of risk perception, effective planning versus worry, and the complexities of managing existential threats, Trond emphasizes the importance of preparing and adapting for uncertain futures.
How should we think about potential future crises, the role of technology in exacerbating or mitigating risks, and the moral obligations of contemporary society to future generations?
00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation
00:08 Imagining the World in 2075
00:26 The Impact of World Conflicts and Climate Change
01:03 The Rise of Organized Crime and Economic Divide
02:08 The Future of Medical Technologies and Lifespan
02:54 Reflections on the Turning Point of the Century
04:14 Understanding Risk and Worry
04:53 The Role of Planning and Thriving in Risk Management
06:35 The Potential of Giga Projects and Modular Solutions
07:40 The Dilemma of Investing in Uncertain Events
08:41 The Existential Risk of Asteroid Collision
11:27 The Responsibility of Future Generations
13:49 The Complexity of Catastrophic Risk
22:13 The Potential Risks by 2075
46:01 The Role of Community in Risk Mitigation
47:41 The Challenge of Collective Action in Preventing Catastrophe
53:25 Conclusion: The Importance of Good Intent in Systemic Understanding
Death | Travis Timmerman
Luck and Knowledge | Mylan Engel
Who was Derek Parfit? | David Edmonds
Is Islam more rational than Atheism? | Eron Fasser, Mohammed Hijab, Mark Oppenheimer, Hamza Tzortzis
Imagine There’s No Gender | Holly Lawford-Smith (with Raja Halwani)
Hate Speech | Mark Oppenheimer (Live at St Andrews)
What is a woman? | Alex Byrne
Is Grieving Good for You? | Michael Cholbi
The Supreme Court Ban on Affirmative Action | David Benatar
Self-driving Cars and the Apocalypse | Ryan Jenkins (with Stephen Kershnar)
Animal Ethics | Thad Metz
Will there be peace in the middle east? | Raja Halwani
Friendship is Magic | Samuel Kimbriel
Anonymous Publishing | Ivar Hardman
Thought Experiments | Spencer Case
Conserving Monuments | Dan Demetriou
Why Americans Don't Owe Veterans Gratitude | Stephen Kershnar (with Spencer Case)
Procreative Ethics | Rivka Weinberg
Anti-Semitism | Mark Oppenheimer
Ultimate Meaning | Rivka Weinberg
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