Save the World Podcast Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:52:54 -0400 en-us © 2026 Save the World Podcast yes 986de02f-1046-5c0c-937a-44b08c5851ca jay.friedenberg@gmail.com Jay Friedenberg episodic false In-depth lectures and interviews on issues affecting the continued survival of human civilization. Covering causes and solutions for contemporary existential risks like AI, pandemics, disinformation and totalitarianism. Join us for an exciting intellectual journey to discover the problems facing the world and what we can do to stop them.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jay Friedenberg jay.friedenberg@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/kc8irr0gzpdbhsu1naahzumh4pkc?.jpg Save the World Podcast Civilization and Existential Risk Civilization and Existential Risk In this episode, we introduce the podcast and preview some of the topics covered in succeeding episodes. I introduce myself and define what we mean by existential risks, these being significant threats to the continued existence of humanity. I then discuss what a civilized society is like and how we might be able to achieve that. I conclude by showing that large-scale positive change is possible. The future is what we make if we understand the threats before us and take appropriate action. Links to videos relevant to this episode can be found here:

What is Civilization? https://youtu.be/I7PEIpHr9vU?si=8alKLcC4kPQN9PNa

An Introduction to existential risks.  https://youtu.be/XAcFd9Fp6CE?si=gtTV74KP3numpfsl

]]> In this episode, we introduce the podcast and preview some of the topics covered in succeeding episodes. I introduce myself and define what we mean by existential risks, these being significant threats to the continued existence of humanity. I then discuss what a civilized society is like and how we might be able to achieve that. I conclude by showing that large-scale positive change is possible. The future is what we make if we understand the threats before us and take appropriate action. Links to videos relevant to this episode can be found here:

What is Civilization? https://youtu.be/I7PEIpHr9vU?si=8alKLcC4kPQN9PNa

An Introduction to existential risks.  https://youtu.be/XAcFd9Fp6CE?si=gtTV74KP3numpfsl

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