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to research global catastrophic and existential risks, formulate potential mitigation measures, and either advocate for or implement these measures.

Definition and classification

Defining global catastrophic risks

The term global catastrophic risk "lacks a sharp definition", and generally refers (loosely) to a risk that could inflict "serious damage to human well-being on a global scale".

Humanity has suffered large catastrophes before. Some of these have caused serious damage but were only local in scope--e.g.

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