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Precipice
Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity
Toby Ord · 2020 · 528 pages
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About the book
Toby Ord analyzes the existential risks we face in the twenty-first century—from nuclear weapons and artificial intelligence to pandemics and climate change. Ord argues that we live at a critical juncture where our actions will determine whether humanity thrives or faces irreversible ruin.
With philosophical rigor and accessible clarity, the book presents an urgent case for prioritizing humanity's long-term safety, offering a moral framework for thinking about our greatest collective challenges.
Book details
| Author | Toby Ord |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Precipice |
| Year of publication | 2020 |
| Pages | 528 |
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