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Precipice-used
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This Urgent And Eyeopening Book Makes The Case That Protecting Humanity'S Future Is The Central Challenge Of Our Time.If All Goes Well, Human History Is Just Beginning. Our Species Could Survive For Billions Of Years Enough Time To End Disease, Poverty, And Injustice, And To Flourish In Ways Unimaginable Today. But This Vast Future Is At Risk. With The Advent Of Nuclear Weapons, Humanity Entered A New Age, Where We Face Existential Catastrophes Those From Which We Could Never Come Back. Since Then, These Dangers Have Only Multiplied, From Climate Change To Engineered Pathogens And Artificial Intelligence. If We Do Not Act Fast To Reach A Place Of Safety, It Will Soon Be Too Late.Drawing On Over A Decade Of Research, The Precipice Explores The Cuttingedge Science Behind The Risks We Face. It Puts Them In The Context Of The Greater Story Of Humanity: Showing How Ending These Risks Is Among The Most Pressing Moral Issues Of Our Time. And It Points The Way Forward, To The Actions And Strategies That Can Safeguard Humanity.An Oxford Philosopher Committed To Putting Ideas Into Action, Toby Ord Has Advised The Us National Intelligence Council, The Uk Prime Minister'S Office, And The World Bank On The Biggest Questions Facing Humanity. In The Precipice, He Offers A Startling Reassessment Of Human History, The Future We Are Failing To Protect, And The Steps We Must Take To Ensure That Our Generation Is Not The Last.'A Book That Seems Made For The Present Moment.' New Yorker
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity'? A: The book focuses on various existential risks that humanity faces, such as climate change and nuclear war, and discusses potential solutions to safeguard our future.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Precipice' and what are his qualifications? A: The author is Toby Ord, an Oxford philosopher who has advised prominent institutions like the US National Intelligence Council and the UK Prime Minister's Office on critical global issues.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Precipice' contain? A: 'The Precipice' has a total of 480 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Precipice' published? A: 'The Precipice' was published on March 23, 2021.
- Q: What format is 'The Precipice' available in? A: 'The Precipice' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is in 'New' condition when purchased.
- Q: Is there a specific category that 'The Precipice' falls under? A: 'The Precipice' is categorized under 'Nuclear'.
- Q: What kind of research does Toby Ord draw upon in 'The Precipice'? A: Toby Ord draws on over a decade of research into existential risks and the science behind the threats to humanity.
- Q: What kind of solutions does the book propose for existential risks? A: The book outlines actions and strategies that can help mitigate existential risks and ensure a safer future for humanity.
- Q: What are some themes explored in 'The Precipice'? A: Themes include the assessment of human history, the urgency of action against existential threats, and the importance of safeguarding future generations.