
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 | Monthly | Episodes | 244 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologySociety & CulturePhilosophy | |||

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
What if the next decade doesn't gradually ease us into an AI future, but catapults us through a century's worth of change in less than ten years? This article explores three interconnected 'explosions' that could unfold once AI becomes capable enough... more
Power is already concentrated today: over 800 million people live on less than $3 a day, the three richest men in the world are worth over $1 trillion, and almost six billion people live in countries without free and fair elections.
This is a proble... more
The US government may be the single most important actor for shaping how AI develops. If you want to improve the trajectory of AI and reduce catastrophic risks, you could have an outsized impact by working on US policy. But the US policy ecosystem is... more
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The narrated episodes consistently distill evidence-based career guidance and research on the world's most pressing problems, with a strong emphasis on AI policy, safety, and governance. Listeners are exposed to thoughtful explorations of how to influence AI trajectories through policy work, research, and responsible career choices, alongside practical advice on adapting to an evolving job market as automation accelerates. The format often repackages articles from a prominent think-tank-focused site, sometimes read by the authors themselves and occasionally using AI narration, which can broaden accessibility while preserving analytic rigor. A notable strength is the blend of long-term impact topics (existential risk, governance, safety) wit... more
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