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Existential Risk with Lord Martin Rees, Dr. Paul Ingram, and Dr. Lara Mani

2023/6/6
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The Center for Existential Risk was founded about 10 years ago with the mission to understand and alleviate new risks stemming from increased global interconnectedness and technological empowerment.

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Today, we’re back with Richard’s fascinating interview with Lord Martin Rees), the UK’s Astronomer Royal and the co-founder of the Centre for Existential Risk) at the University of Cambridge. Joining them in conversation are two of the Centre’s research associates, nuclear war expert Dr. Paul Ingram), and geohazards and geo-communications scholar Dr. Lara Mani). They discuss the Centre’s research around potential risks to civilization and life on Earth as we know it, from nuclear weapons to pandemics to natural disasters. And perhaps most importantly, they share what gives them a sense of hope — for the future of humanity and for the planet.  Read the transcript) of this episode Subscribe to Stories of Impact wherever you listen to podcasts Find us on Facebook), Twitter), Instagram) and YouTube) Share your comments, questions and suggestions at [email protected]) Supported by Templeton World Charity Foundation)