Humanity faces unprecedented threats, many of which are of our own making. These risks, ranging from nuclear war and climate collapse to engineered pandemics and the rise of artificial intelligence, challenge the survival of civilization itself. This book takes a unique approach to exploring these threats by engaging in direct dialogue with leading AI systems. How do these digital minds perceive the dangers we face? Can they help us mitigate these risks, or will they become part of the problem?

Drawing on conversations with five advanced AI assistants, the author examines the "Big Four" anthropogenic risks, their probabilities, and potential prevention strategies. By combining historical context, expert analysis, and machine-generated foresight, this book initiates a critical conversation about the future of life on Earth and the role of technology in shaping it.

Tessaleno Devezas is a Full Professor at the Atlântica – Instituto Universitário, Lisbon, Portugal, where he serves as the Director of Aeronautical Engineering and teaches and researches in the field of materials engineering, aeronautical engineering, energy systems, innovation and technology management, and technological forecasting. He is the author or co-author of various scientific papers published in peer-reviewed international scientific journals and the author or co-editor of 15 books.