Learning Modules
What is Risk?
By the end of this module, you will have a better understanding of what risk is on a theoretical level as well as the nature of global catastrophic risk. Instructed by Dr. Jesse Hill & Prof. Adam Gibbons
Rational Decisions under Risk
By the end of this module, you will (i) know how to make decisions in risky situations by maximizing expected utility and (ii) know some standard arguments for and against equating maximization of expected utility with rational decision-making. Instructed by Prof. Peter Hawke & Prof. Darrell Rowbottom
Moral Permissibility of Risk Imposition
By the end of this module, you will be familiar with central philosophical views regarding risk and its relationship to harm, compensation, and consent. Instructed by Prof. Song Fei & Prof. Daniel Pallies
Risk, Value, and Future Generations
By the end of this module, you will have a foundational understanding of risk and its significance in diverse contexts. Instructed by Dr. Gary O'Brien & Prof. Andrea Sauchelli
AI Risk
By the end of this module, participants will have a foundational understanding of risk and its significance in diverse contexts. Instructed by Prof. Andre Curtis-Trudel and Prof. Adam Bradley
Environmental Global Risks
By the end of this module, you will have an understanding of the nature of global environmental risks, a grasp of some of the most serious global environmental risks we currently face, and knowledge of some promising ways of addressing these risks. Instructed by Prof. James Fanciullo
Science and Risk
By the end of this module, you will better understand the social responsibilities of scientists, and will be able to describe some of the more important kinds of epistemic risk in science. Instructed by Prof. Andre Curtis-Trudel
Institutional Design and the Governance of Global Catastrophic Risks
By the end of this module, you will understand different types of government interventions aimed at mitigating global catastrophic risks, know some of the problems caused by short-term political thinking, and learn about some alternative institutional arrangements. Instructed by Prof. Adam Gibbons