Introduction to Existential and Global Catastrophic Risks

Humanity faces the risk of catastrophe and extinction from many directions, both natural and human-made. This course will introduce you to these risks and ways we can think about and tackle them.


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Effective Altruism
Effective Altruism

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The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
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