Research and develop methods for genetically engineering or breeding crops that could thrive in the tropics during a nuclear winter scenario
More generally, what environmental problems — if any — pose existential risks?
What are potential risks from geoengineering technologies and which of these technologies — if any — might be promising for mitigating climate change?
Which features of the human brain are most important for intelligence? How important is computational power vs. brain architecture vs. accumulated knowledge?
What were the biggest and most long-lasting changes in cultural value systems throughout history? How did they happen and why?
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