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Wikipedia Entry: existential risk

A global catastrophic risk or a doomsday scenario is a hypothetical event that could damage human well-being on a global scale, even endangering or destroying modern civilization. An event that could cause human extinction or permanently and drastically curtail humanity's existence or potential is known as an "existential risk".

In the 21st century, a number of academic and non-profit organizations have been established to research global catastrophic and existential risks, formulate potential mitigation measures and either advocate for or implement these measures.

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Introduction: Our Evolutionary Journey From the Big Bang to the universe's death

Longtermism We Are Stardust Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter In this chapter, I explore our evolutionary journey, which extends from the moment of the Big Bang to the eventual destiny of the Universe. In the context of this journey, I also delve into speculation concerning both individual purpose and humanity’s overarching purpose. The … Continue reading Introduction: Our Evolutionary Journey From the Big Bang to the universe’s death

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Longtermism Doing the most good possible from a civilization-scale perspective

What Is the Purpose of Humanity ** Introduction: Our Evolutionary Journey Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Longtermism is a philosophy focused on doing the most cumulative good possible from a civilization-scale perspective. It argues we should prioritize reducing existential risks and positively shaping humanity’s long-term potential, as the future contains vast potential value. … Continue reading Longtermism Doing the most good possible from a civilization-scale perspective