We offer career coaching and in-depth research on the careers that do the most to solve the world’s most pressing problems.| 80,000 Hours
Why I used 3 Wh, and why I don't say "Every Watt-hour matters"| andymasley.substack.com
I’m writing a new guide to careers to help AGI go well. Here's a summary of the key messages as they stand.| benjamintodd.substack.com
Why we're updating our strategic direction Since 2016, we've ranked 'risks from artificial intelligence' as our top pressing problem. Whilst we've provided research and support on how to work on reducing AI risks since that point (and before!), we've put in varying amounts of investment over time and between programmes. We think we should consolidate our effort and focus because: We think that AGI by 2030 is plausible — and this is much sooner than most of us would have predicted five years...| 80,000 Hours
The spread of deadly pathogens is becoming an ever-more pressing risk. Learn how you could help prevent deadly pandemics of the future.| Probably Good
I'm writing a new guide to careers to help artificial general intelligence (AGI) go well. Here's a summary of the bottom lines that'll be in the guide as it stands. Stay tuned to hear our full reasoning and updates as our views evolve. In short: The chance of an AGI-driven technological explosion before 2030 — creating one of the most pivotal periods in history — is high enough to act on.| 80,000 Hours
Socialism is the most effective altruism. Who needs anything else? The repugnant philosophy of “Effective Altruism” offers nothing to movements for global justice.| www.currentaffairs.org
Jake Pencharz works at the AI Safety Institute, investigating how AI could change biology & chemistry research. Read about how his career journey.| Probably Good
Discover how you can make a positive impact with your career by working to prevent or mitigate Global Catastrophic Risks.| Probably Good
Rounding out the initial case for skepticism about existential biorisk, I give four final reasons to suspect that existential biorisk may be lower than many claim it to be.| Reflective altruism
Experts give their opinions about common misconceptions about biosecurity and pandemic prevention. They were granted anonymity for this piece.| 80,000 Hours
Many people think of Superman as a hero. But he may be the greatest example of underutilised talent in all of fiction.| 80,000 Hours
The US Government is likely to be a key actor in how advanced AI is developed & used in society.| 80,000 Hours
Are we prepared for the next pandemic? Pandemics — and biological risks like bioterrorism or biological weapons — pose an existential threat to humanity.| 80,000 Hours
Some people have skills that are better suited to earning money than the other strategies. These people can take a higher earning career and donate the money to effective organisations.| 80,000 Hours
The course of the future is uncertain. But humanity’s choices now can shape how events unfold.| 80,000 Hours
Organisations with influence, financial power, and advanced technology are targeted by actors seeking to steal or abuse these assets. A career in information security is a promising avenue to support high-impact organisations by protecting against these attacks, which have the potential to disrupt an organisation's mission or even increase existential risk.| 80,000 Hours
