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
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The Creative Life | Theresa Hardman
The Kalam Cosmological Argument | Majesty of Reason
Trans women in sport: Is it fair? | Stephen Kershnar
Evolutionary Psychology | Justin Garson
The Philosophy of Dune | Adam Taylor
How to discover TRUTH | Galen Barry
Sex, Gender and Sexual Orientation | Raja Halwani
Hidden Motives| Elena Garadja
Dignity and Society | Colin Bird
Gun Control | Eric Sampson
Should we save animals? | Jeffrey Sebo
Near-Death Experiences | John Martin Fischer
The Philosophy of Squid Game | Travis Timmerman
Free Will and Moral Responsibility | John Fischer
Abortion | Stephen Kershnar
The Kershnar Controversy | Brain in a Vat
Sexual Taboos | Stephen Kershnar
Parfit's view of personal identity | Jeff McMahan
Do you have a character? | Iskra Fileva
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