Part 11/13:
Catastrophic Threats: Geological and Cosmological Risks
The existential threats faced by humanity are soberly examined. While geopolitical conflicts are considered less threatening than natural disasters, the potential for an eruption of Yellowstone, a supervolcano, looms large. Experts suggest a catastrophic eruption could cause global climate upheaval, mass extinctions, and societal collapse.
Similarly, the threat of asteroid impacts, pandemics, nuclear war, and superintelligent AI are acknowledged as unpredictable but imminent risks. The speakers reflect on how history is riddled with Black Swan events—unexpected calamities that reshape civilizations—and emphasize the importance of preparedness and humility.