Overview
Existential risk refers to events that could cause human extinction or drastically curtail humanity's potential. Unlike global catastrophic risks, which might devastate civilization, existential risks target the very survival and future trajectory of the human species. Organizations like the [[future-of-humanity-institute|Future of Humanity Institute]] and the [[centre-for-the-study-of-existential-risk|Centre for the Study of Existential Risk]] are dedicated to identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these ultimate dangers. The stakes are immeasurable, as the loss of humanity would mean the irreversible end of all human experience, culture, and future possibilities.