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Existential Risk Reduction Career Network

I just found this by Googling "existential risk", but I've heard of this project for a little while already...

Existential Risk Reduction Career Network

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This is a career network for those interested in reducing existential risks, an existential risk being one of several events and trends that would destroy or permanently handicap all of humanity. A number of such dangerous possibilities have been with us throughout our history, primarily those of exceptionally powerful natural disasters. Obviously, no such disaster has yet occurred, though a monumental volcanic eruption approximately 70,000 years ago may have come perilously close. More pressing are the dangers brought about by our increasing technological prowess. While technological advancement brings widespread improvements in our quality of life, it also continually enhances our capabilities for destruction. If and when such capabilities become sufficiently powerful, it is imperative that they be handled responsibly. The great danger of existential risk is that one mistake is too many, and there are no second chances.

The concept of existential risk is a relatively new one, and a variety of dangers are just recently becoming apparent. The impact of any individual to existential risk reduction can be very significant, especially at these early stages where the amount of work done in this area is still drastically less than justified by the universal importance of the subject. This network is for those interested in donating substantial amounts (relative to income) to non-profit organizations focused on the reduction of existential risk. If you have such an interest, feel free to contact us at contact(at)xrisknetwork.com.