Global catastrophic risks: In a nutshell

Global catastrophic risks: In a nutshell

This write-up from Open Philanthropy Project highlights future global catastrophic risks, such as pandemics and risks from advanced artificial intelligence, in order to point towards potential opportunities for research. The Open Philanthropy Project offers grants in...
Can a collapse of global civilization be avoided?

Can a collapse of global civilization be avoided?

Paul R. Ehrlich and Anne H. Ehrlich explore the possibility of global collapse. Environmental problems have contributed to numerous collapses of civilizations in the past. Now, for the first time, a global collapse appears likely. Overpopulation, over-consumption by...