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Here are just a few of viewpoints on what constitute world problems to solve: https://80000hours.org/problem-profiles/ https://80000hours.org/problem-profiles/
by jschveibinz 2mo ago
Here are just a few of viewpoints on what constitute world problems to solve:
https://80000hours.org/problem-profiles/ https://80000hours.org/problem-profiles/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_global_issues https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_global_issues
https://encyclopedia.uia.org/ https://encyclopedia.uia.org/
Interestingly, one list identifies "AI" as a top world problem! One person's problem is another person's solution, I guess--and vice versa, as well.
An extreme example: curing a disease is good for patients but bad for the healthcare industry--which is (in kind) also bad for healthcare workers and everyone in science working on cures.
- xyzsparetimexyz 2mo agoNo its not. Everyone dies. Healthcare is invoked in everyone's life. Generally the longer you live the more healthcare you'll need.