There is an idea of a multipandemic, that is several pandemics running simultaneously. This would significantly increase the probability of extinction.
While I am unsure about how good of an idea it is to map out more plausible scenarios for existential risk from pathogens, I agree with the sentiment that the top level post seems seems to focus too narrowly on a specific scenario.
There is an idea of a multipandemic, that is several pandemics running simultaneously. This would significantly increase the probability of extinction.
While I am unsure about how good of an idea it is to map out more plausible scenarios for existential risk from pathogens, I agree with the sentiment that the top level post seems seems to focus too narrowly on a specific scenario.
I created once a map of crazy ideas how biotech could cause human extinction. There are around 100 ways.