
Narrations of articles from 80000hours.org. Expect evidence-based career advice and research on the world’s most pressing problems. For interviews and discussions, subscribe to The 80,000 Hours Podcast. Some articles are narrated by the authors, while others are read by AI.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 245 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePhilosophyTechnology | |||

Organisations with influence, financial power, and advanced technology are targeted by actors seeking to steal or abuse these assets. A career in information security is a promising avenue to support high-impact organisations by protecting against th... more
The US federal government has jurisdiction over the most prominent AI companies in the world — and the people working inside it may have more influence over AI's future than almost anyone else. But government AI policy work is hard to break into, pol... more
Explore how careers in biosecurity research, policy, and entrepreneurship can help reduce risks like engineered pandemics.
Narrated by AI.
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(02:18) Recommended
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(02:32) Why work on pandemic prevention?
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We all want to find a dream job that’s enjoyable and meaningful, but what does that actually mean?
Some people imagine that the answer will come to them in a flash of insight, while others think what matters is that their dream job is easy and well ... more
What if your job was to think carefully about the long-term future of humanity? Macrostrategy research is one of the most neglected (and potentially most important) career paths focused on tackling the world's most pressing problems. We break down wh... more
The future of AI is difficult to predict. But while AI systems could have substantial positive effects, there's a growing consensus about the dangers of AI.
Narrated by the author.
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(00:00) Risks from power-seeking AI systems
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When most people think about working on AI safety, they picture researchers and policy wonks. But there's a quieter, often overlooked path that may actually have more impact — and it's desperately short of talent. AI safety fieldbuilders are the peop... more
Winning elections is one of the most direct levers on the world's biggest problems — and the field is more open to talented newcomers than you'd think. We make the case for why impact-driven people are exactly what politics needs more of. You'll find... more
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This narrations-focused lineup targets thoughtful, evidence-based career guidance and global risk analysis, with frequent turns toward AI safety, biosecurity, and policy. Episodes explore how individuals can contribute at scale—from field-building and governance to startup entrepreneurship and policy roles—while highlighting career design, practical impact pathways, and the ethics of high-stakes tech, research, and governance. A notable strength is the emphasis on structured, research-backed pathways rather than hype, plus occasional narrations by the authors themselves, which can offer a clearer alignment with the source material. Listeners are likely drawn to rigorous analysis of future-facing problems, practical steps for influencing out... more
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