Making a Difference II: Tackling Global Challenges

Course Description

Welcome to "Making a Difference II: Tackling Global Challenges," an innovative and thought-provoking course that builds upon the foundation laid in "Making a Difference I: Evidence-based Impact." This course is designed to equip you with practical tools and frameworks to address some of the most pressing global issues of our time. In an era where humanity's capabilities have reached unprecedented heights, we also face unparalleled risks. This course will empower you to navigate these challenges and make a meaningful impact on the world.

What students will learn from the course

• Strategies for executing ambitious high-impact plans
• Frameworks for prioritizing different options for making a difference
• Techniques for critical thinking, decision-making, and research
• Strategies for directing your career to successfully help others at scale
• Concrete opportunities in promising cause areas you can contribute to
• Insights from economics, statistics, the natural sciences, technology, and more

Pre-requisites or skills necessary to complete the course

While this course has no formal prerequisites, it is highly recommended that students complete the first course in the program, "Making A Difference Ⅰ: Evidence-based Impact," before enrolling in this course. This will provide a solid foundation in evidence-based impact assessment and decision-making.

What the course will cover

• Climate change and its global implications
• Nuclear war and international security
• Man-made pandemics and biosecurity
• The rise of artificial intelligence and its potential impacts
• Economic frameworks for prioritizing impactful opportunities
• Technological solutions to global challenges
• Climate science and its applications
• Life sciences and their role in addressing global issues
• Decision-making tools for unprecedented risks
• Comparing and evaluating different cause areas
• Career planning for maximum positive impact

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for:

• Students and professionals interested in making a significant positive impact on the world
• Individuals seeking to enhance their decision-making skills in complex, high-stakes situations
• Those passionate about addressing global challenges and existential risks
• People looking to align their career choices with meaningful causes
• Anyone interested in learning practical tools from various disciplines to tackle global issues

How learners can use these skills in the real world

The skills and knowledge gained from this course can be applied in numerous ways:

1. Informing career decisions to maximize positive impact
2. Evaluating and prioritizing charitable giving and social initiatives
3. Developing and implementing strategies for addressing global challenges in various professional settings
4. Enhancing critical thinking and decision-making skills in personal and professional life
5. Contributing effectively to organizations working on high-impact cause areas
6. Applying interdisciplinary insights to solve complex problems in any field
7. Engaging in informed discussions and advocacy for important global issues

This course will provide you with the tools and knowledge to make a real difference in the world, whether through your career choices, personal initiatives, or by supporting effective causes. Join us in this exciting journey to tackle some of humanity's greatest challenges and shape a better future for all.