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Embracing Catastrophe

Embracing Catastrophe

FromThe End Of The World with Josh Clark


Embracing Catastrophe

FromThe End Of The World with Josh Clark

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Nov 28, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We humans are our own worst enemies when it comes to what it will take to deal with existential risks. We are loaded with cognitive biases, can’t coordinate on a global scale, and see future generations as freeloaders. Seriously, are we going to survive? (Original score by Point Lobo.)Interviewees: Nick Bostrom, Oxford University philosopher and founder of the Future of Humanity Institute; Toby Ord, Oxford University philosopher; Anders Sandberg, Oxford University philosopher; Sebastian Farquahar, Oxford University philosopher; Eric Johnson, University of Oklahoma professor of law  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Released:
Nov 28, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (12)

We humans could have a bright future ahead of us that lasts billions of years. But we have to survive the next 200 years first. Join Josh Clark of Stuff You Should Know for a 10-episode deep dive that explores the future of humanity and finds dangers we have never encountered before lurking just ahead. And if we humans are alone in the universe, if we don't survive intelligent life dies out with us too.