urgent-and-important-problems
Problems that require solutions before the intelligence explosion and whose resolution significantly impacts existential risk mitigation.
1 chapter across 1 book
Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies (2014)Nick Bostrom
Chapter 15 of Bostrom's "Superintelligence" emphasizes the urgency of focusing intellectual efforts on problems that are both important and urgent prior to the intelligence explosion, advocating for strategic analysis and capacity-building as key priorities. It critiques the value of solving problems that are not time-sensitive and highlights the need for robust, positive-value interventions that can accelerate progress safely. The chapter also stresses the importance of cultivating a responsible research culture and managing information hazards to mitigate existential risks from advanced AI.