Special Seminar:   Evaluating Catastrophic Risks
Organized by Kyoto University, Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability
and   University of Cambridge, Centre for the Study of Existential Risk

VENUE: Higashi Ichijo Building Kyoto University

Date: 26th March, 2024 from 13:00 to 16:00

 

PURPOSE

Recently, there are several different risks that exists in modern society which might produce catastrophic ends. Mankind should evaluate and prepare against these risks by dealing with immediate risk evaluation which affects daily life. In this seminar, we focus on catastrophic risk evaluation in our current society, prioritize them, and find ways to evaluate and link with current mechanisms.

 

Speaker   Matthew Connelly

Director; Centre for the Study for the Existential Risk

University of Cambridge

Professor Matthew Connelly, an expert in international and global history at Columbia University, has directed various research initiatives on planetary threats, including nuclear war, pandemics, and climate change. He teaches courses on related topics and has extensive policy experience, advising organizations like the World Bank, and the Department of Homeland Security. Connelly’s publications, such as “The Declassification Engine” and “Fatal Misconception,” critically examine historical and contemporary challenges. He has taught at several prestigious institutions worldwide while contributing to academic journals and media outlets. Currently, he is working on a book analyzing institutional responses to catastrophic threats throughout history.

Target: Undergraduate and graduate students who are able to join discussion in English.
In addition,
Educators are welcome to participate in this event.
Other professionals involved in related fields are encouraged to make registration, indicating their occupation, specialty, etc. We’ll reply you whether available or not.

Limited to 20 participants (on-site participation)
Online: 50 people maximum

英語での議論の可能な大学生・大学院生が対象です。

教育機関従事者も参加できます。

その他の職業の方で、本研究に従事してらっしゃる方は、職業・専門分野などを明記の上申し込んでください。

会場参加は20 名限定です。（オンラインは50名まで可能です）

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Seminar Schedule:

13:00- 14:00 

Lecture: The History of Predicting and Preparing for Catastrophic Threats

Professor Matthew Connelly

Director, Centre for the Study of Existential Risk

University of Cambridge

14:10-14:40

Lecture: Incorporating Distributive Justice into Existential Risk Studies

Professor Makoto Usami, GSGES, Kyoto University

14:40-15:10

Lecture: Prioritization of Different Kinds of Natural Disasters and Low-Probability, High-Consequence Events – Space and Terrestrial Disasters

Professor Yosuke Aleandre Yamashiki, GSAIS, Kyoto University

15:10-16:00 

Discussion: Communication and Resilience

By

Ms. Emika Fujii （GSAIS Kyoto University）

Mr. Hiroaki Mori (CSO WARPSPACE)

Professor Hiroaki Isobe (Kyoto City University of Arts)