Is humanity standing at a precipice?

<p>Global crises cause big changes and reveal deep structural weaknesses.  </p><p>In this special interview series from the <a href="https://www.thersa.org/">RSA</a> its chief executive, <a href="https://www.thersa.org/discover/matthew-taylors-blog">Matthew Taylor</a>, puts a range of practitioners on the spot - from scholars to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for one big idea to help build effective bridges to our new future.</p><p><a href="http://www.tobyord.com/">Toby Ord</a> is a Senior Research Fellow in Philosophy at Oxford University and the author of <a href="http://www.tobyord.com/book">The Precipice: existential risk and the future of humanity</a>. </p><p>A <a href="https://www.tempotalker.com/">Tempo & Talker</a> production for the RSA. </p><p>In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The <a href="https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship">RSA Fellowship</a> is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. </p><p>You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking <a href="https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship">here.</a></p>