Book · 2020 · Social Science
X-Risk
How Humanity Discovered Its Own Extinction
Why people recommend it
X-Risk by Thomas Moynihan is a historical and philosophical examination of how humanity discovered and conceptualized the concept of its own potential extinction. On the Modern Wisdom podcast, during the episode A History Of Existential Risk - Thomas Moynihan - #306, which aired on April 10, 2021, host Chris Williamson engaged in a deep dive into existential threats with the author himself. Throughout the conversation, Chris expressed immense admiration for the intellectual depth and rigorous research underpinning the guest's work. Addressing the book directly, Chris Williamson enthusiastically recommended Thomas Moynihan's book, specifically focusing on the compelling subtitle regarding how humanity discovered its own extinction. Chris praised the author directly during the interview, telling him that he had done a truly exceptional and remarkable job with the project. This high praise served to elevate the book for the podcast audience, positioning it as an essential and illuminating read for anyone interested in philosophy, human history, the evolution of long-term thinking, and the existential perils that have shaped our collective awareness over the centuries.
Who recommended it
- Chris Williamson Recommended
Chris Williamson — 1 mention
“but this thomas moynin x-risk how humanity discovered its own extinction dude you've done a really really good job with this”
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“yes so i i often get this when uh people uh read my book they they uh are surprised that um it has this well it attempts it attempts to have this this hopeful message”