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The precipice

Hardcover • 2020 • English

The precipice: existential risk and the future of humanity

By Ord, Toby

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'The Precipice is a powerful book . . . Ord's love for humanity and hope for its future is infectious' Spectator'Ord's analysis of the science is exemplary . . . Thrillingly written' Sunday Times'Toby Ord is today's Carl Sagan. Clear and inspiring, this book leaves us hopeful for a flourishing human future' Christine Peterson, co-founder of the Foresight InstituteWe live during the most important era of human history. In the twentieth century, we developed the means to destroy ourselves - withou...Show more

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ISBN

9781526600219

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing

Published year

2020

Language

English

Original title

The precipice

Format

Hardcover

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