Note Existential is a term of art different from Extinction.
The Precipice cites Bostrome and defines it such: ”An existential catastrophe is the destruction of humanity’s longterm potential. An existential risk is a risk that threatens the destruction of humanity’s longterm potential.”
Disempowerment is generally considered an existential risk in the literature.
Note Existential is a term of art different from Extinction.
The Precipice cites Bostrome and defines it such:
”An existential catastrophe is the destruction of humanity’s longterm potential.
An existential risk is a risk that threatens the destruction of humanity’s longterm potential.”
Disempowerment is generally considered an existential risk in the literature.