Global Catastrophic Risks (book)
First edition | |
| Authors | Nick Bostrom Milan M. Ćirković |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Global catastrophic risks |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Publication date | 2008 |
| ISBN | 978-0199606504 |
| Preceded by | Human Enhancement |
| Followed by | Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies |
Global Catastrophic Risks is a 2008 non-fiction book edited by philosopher Nick Bostrom and astronomer Milan M. Ćirković. The book is a collection of essays from 26 academics written about various global catastrophic and existential risks. A paperback version was published in 2011.[1]
Content
The risks covered by the book include both anthropogenic (man made) risks and non-anthropogenic risks.
- Anthropogenic: artificial general intelligence, biological warfare, nuclear warfare, nanotechnology, anthropogenic climate change, global warming, stable global totalitarianism
- Non-anthropogenic: asteroid impacts, gamma-ray bursts
The book also addresses overarching issues such as policy responses and methods for predicting and managing catastrophes.[2][3]
See also
References
- ^ "Global Catastrophic Risks". Oxford University Press. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
- ^ "Global Catastrophic Risks: Paperback: Nick Bostrom - Oxford University Press". ukcatalogue.oup.com. Archived from the original on 2015-10-19. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
- ^ Seth Baum. "Global Catastrophic Risks book review" (PDF). Risk Analysis. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-10-05.