Risks to the future of Life on Earth are those that threaten the continuity of
global life-supporting assets.
Direct risks are those which threaten direct assets, such as:
- mass extinctions
- loss of ecosystems
- exhaustion of resources
- development of technology which exceeds our ability to handle it responsibly
Indirect risks are those which threaten indirect assets, such as:
- social instability
- poor education and ethics
Risk management for the future of Life on Earth is more difficult than asset management, because just one mistake — if it is big enough — ends the game forever.
