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Book Review: The Man From The Future
Scott reviews a biography of John von Neumann, exploring the mathematician's life, genius, and views on existential risk from technology.
38 min read 5,843 words
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Book Review: The Precipice
Scott Alexander reviews Toby Ord's 'The Precipice', a book about existential risks to humanity, noting Ord's careful analysis and surprisingly low risk estimates while emphasizing the importance of addressing these risks.
36 min read 5,435 words
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[ACC] Should We Colonize Space To Mitigate X-Risk?
The post compares space colonization and terrestrial lifeboats as X-risk mitigation strategies, concluding that space colonies may offer better long-term survival guarantees despite higher costs.
26 min read 4,000 words
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If The Media Reported On Other Dangers Like It Does AI Risk
Scott satirizes media reporting on AI risk by presenting exaggerated or misrepresented coverage of other potential dangers, highlighting issues in risk reporting.
3 min read 402 words