[Problem profile] “Risks of stable totalitarianism” by Benjamin Hilton

Stable global totalitarianism could create a perpetual dystopia. We’re not currently aware of anyone working full-time on investigating this possibility. Narrated by AI. ---Outline:(00:38) Why might the risk of stable totalitarianism be an especially pressing problem?(03:06) Risks of totalitarianism through the formation of a single world government(04:41) Risks of totalitarianism through technological changes(06:09) What can you do to help?(07:17) Learn more about risks of stable totalitarianism(07:48) Explore other pressing world problems(08:05) Plus, join our newsletter and we’ll mail you a free book The original text contained 5 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- First published: September 23rd, 2022 Source: https://80000hours.org/problem-profiles/risks-of-stable-totalitarianism-old --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

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