[X6S1x6Okd1st]

The climate threat

The plastic threat

The self-destruction threat

The AGI threat

Seem like the most important threats to humanity, in order, by my understanding.

[istjohn]

AGI -> Artificial General Intelligence for anyone else who is scratching their head.

[firethief]

AGI is only a threat if humanity is an end in itself. It'll be a great leap for sentient life.

[X6S1x6Okd1st]

That's why I said threats to humanity. I agree that it could be a huge leap for sentient life.

IMO it'll likely be a requirement for life beyond the heliopause or even closer to home.