The Precipice

What if the greatest threats to humanity aren't the ones you see on the news? This book summary reveals the hidden existential risks—from rogue AI to engineered pandemics—that could end our story forever, and shows you how we can safeguard our future for generations to come. Discover Toby Ord's groundbreaking analysis of these "precipice" moments and learn the concrete actions we can take right now. You'll gain a powerful new perspective on our civilization's true vulnerabilities and understand your role in the most important mission of our time: ensuring humanity's survival.

Toby Ord is a senior research fellow at Oxford University's Future of Humanity Institute, which he co-founded to study the big-picture questions facing humanity. A philosopher by training, his research into ethics and global priorities led him to focus on existential risks—threats that could permanently destroy our future. This journey from abstract ethical questions to the tangible dangers we face culminated in The Precipice, a crucial guide to navigating the most important challenge of our time.