I agree that if I could only recommend one book, it would probably be the Precipice - as its more up-to-date and comprehensive. I was thinking a wider bibliography / reading list. However, I really would prioritise the two Ted talks as short, interesting, credible intros.
I’ve got a real soft spot for “Our Final Century: Will Civilisation Survive the Twenty-first Century?” as it was the book that originally got me interested in existential risk. I still think its really important for the field, and is usefully included alongside 2008′s GCR and Bostrom’s 2002 paper. We’re actually working on an “updated after 20 years” version of the book, hopefully out next year.
Tbc, I’m still a big fan of Lord Martin Rees’ work!
I agree that if I could only recommend one book, it would probably be the Precipice - as its more up-to-date and comprehensive. I was thinking a wider bibliography / reading list. However, I really would prioritise the two Ted talks as short, interesting, credible intros.
I’ve got a real soft spot for “Our Final Century: Will Civilisation Survive the Twenty-first Century?” as it was the book that originally got me interested in existential risk. I still think its really important for the field, and is usefully included alongside 2008′s GCR and Bostrom’s 2002 paper. We’re actually working on an “updated after 20 years” version of the book, hopefully out next year.