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William MacAskill Dec 12
In 1939, Einstein wrote to FDR "It may be possible to set up a nuclear chain reaction ... and powerful bombs of a new type may thus be constructed." Just a few years later, these bombs were created. In this new age, what should be our biggest priority?
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80,000 Hours Dec 12
Many think the chances [of human extinction] are extremely low, with over 30% guessing they’re under 1 in 10 million. Researchers think the risks are over 1000x higher.
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Robert Wiblin Dec 12
An uncomfortable truth: human extinction is a lot more plausible than most people think. We used to think the risks were extremely low, but when we looked into it, we changed our minds:
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Max Roser Dec 3
In the latest episode of the 80,000 hour podcast is speaking about his decades of research on forecasting, about predicting low-probability high-impact disasters, and when experts know more than you:
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Max Roser Dec 1
. has a post in which they speculate about which are the '10 most harmful jobs’ one can do. (#3 for example is to work in homeopathy or similar scams)
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80,000 Hours Nov 30
Evidence Action is commencing a search for three new leadership positions that might be of particular interest to the effective altruism community:
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Jamaria Kong Nov 28
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Bianca Le Nov 29
Claire Walsh from highlights the importance of using randomised controlled trials to identify which policies and social programs actually work
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Robert Wiblin Nov 27
Two new GiveWell top charities this year:
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Y Combinator Nov 27
No Lean Season (YC W17) Named GiveWell Top Charity
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Evidence Action Nov 27
We're honored to be the first organization to have three programs listed in 's top/standout charity list! Dispensers for Safe Water, Deworm the World Initiative, and No Lean Season all recognized
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80,000 Hours Nov 27
Two new GiveWell top charities this year:
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MIRI Nov 26
A probing review of "Inadequate Equilibria" by :
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Alan Byrne Nov 27
What are the ten most harmful jobs you can do? By
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Robert Wiblin Nov 26
Has changed your career plans at all? If so, please take a few minutes to let us know! It's the only way we can continue to operate and improve our research:
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Robert Wiblin Nov 26
Listener feedback: "Listening to the tetlock 80000 podcast on the road out of palm springs. 10/10 would podcast again!!!!"
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80,000 Hours Nov 26
Has 80,000 Hours changed your career plans at all? If so, please take a few minutes to let us know! It's the only way we can continue to operate and improve our research:
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80,000 Hours Nov 26
20 emerging issues in biological engineering:
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Adam Zábranský Nov 26
Jaká povolání jsou nejškodlivější? napoví :)
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PC Dave Wise Nov 24
Dog saves woman during attempted street robbery. Not all heroes wear capes, some have paws and sharp teeth. What a good doggo!
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