Existential Risk by Toby Ord
The book attempts to discuss the evolution of technology in general terms, as the world has become a global village, and technology is the new way of life. However, through the impetus of technology, man has become a beast to his fellow man, thereby creating self-disaster aside from natural disasters.
Toby Ord said that for the future to stand the test of time, man has to get rid of what can ruin his life to discover its full potential.
The impetus of "AI" artificial intelligence is on the rise and will bring more harm because what is in the future is bigger than what is now. This will not only bring about self-destruction but will also bring about retrenchment vis-a-vis the Lumpenproletariat in society.
Toby Ord states that man has great potential and man has to seek ways to unite instead of divide through a cold war. All living things can thrive if there are safe environments where peace is top-notch.
Recommendations
There are ways we can manage technology that can save us from existential risk, and living beings can flourish through technocratic effort in unity.
We must save the ecosystem through synergy.
We must prioritize humanity first before our ego.
We must leverage the good potential we have for the world to be prosperous.
Conclusion
As a political scientist, I have learned what geopolitics has caused humanity, and I have learned through this book how to manage and curtail the unforeseen for the future to be safe from chaos and how to manage natural risk through deliberate efforts.
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