From pandemic risks and climate change to nuclear war and uncontrollable AI systems, how can humanity mitigate these kinds of existential risks? How can we continue our âtightrope walk with no endâ, as described by Adam Tooze, a Professor of History at Columbia University?
Dr Richard HatchettâCEO of CEPIâaddressed these big questions in a speech at the University of Oslo earlier this month, as he accepted an honorary doctorateâawarded for his âoutstanding strategic and scientific leadership of CEPI, which has contributed to increased global ability to deal with a number of existing infectious diseases and increased preparedness to prevent the development of a new possible pandemic of Disease Xâ.
Watch the full speech below.