Centre for the Study of Existential Risk
@cser.bsky.social
Cambridge University interdisciplinary research centre dedicated to the study and mitigation of risks that could lead to human extinction or civilizational collapse.
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The Art of Risk: New Illustrations of Existential Risk The Art of Risk: New Illustrations of Existential Risk - CSER
Bland Illustrator and Falmouth Lecturer Phyllida Bluemel and Dr Lauren Holt, Research Associate at CSER, first worked together on the book Memetic Mythology for The End Times. In 2025, they co-creativ...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Created by illustrator and Falmouth Lecturer Phyllida Bluemel in collaboration with Dr Lauren Holt, Research Affiliate at CSER, the images explore how existential risk can be visualised and understood.
November 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Created by illustrator and Falmouth Lecturer Phyllida Bluemel in collaboration with Dr Lauren Holt, Research Affiliate at CSER, the images explore how existential risk can be visualised and understood.
CSER's @epihammer.bsky.social contributed her expertise, helping shape the sections on surveillance for early detection and decision-making during interventions
November 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
CSER's @epihammer.bsky.social contributed her expertise, helping shape the sections on surveillance for early detection and decision-making during interventions
This piece reviews four decades of volcanic crisis communication, highlighting progress & three recurring challenges:
-Delayed or or insufficient warnings;
-disruptions in the flow of information to at-risk communities; and
-a reluctance or lack of capacity to act on received warnings
-Delayed or or insufficient warnings;
-disruptions in the flow of information to at-risk communities; and
-a reluctance or lack of capacity to act on received warnings
November 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
This piece reviews four decades of volcanic crisis communication, highlighting progress & three recurring challenges:
-Delayed or or insufficient warnings;
-disruptions in the flow of information to at-risk communities; and
-a reluctance or lack of capacity to act on received warnings
-Delayed or or insufficient warnings;
-disruptions in the flow of information to at-risk communities; and
-a reluctance or lack of capacity to act on received warnings
🔗 Read more here: www.cser.ac.uk/work/the-art...
The Art of Risk: New Illustrations of Existential Risk The Art of Risk: New Illustrations of Existential Risk - CSER
Bland Illustrator and Falmouth Lecturer Phyllida Bluemel and Dr Lauren Holt, Research Associate at CSER, first worked together on the book Memetic Mythology for The End Times. In 2025, they co-creativ...
www.cser.ac.uk
November 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🔗 Read more here: www.cser.ac.uk/work/the-art...
Created by illustrator and Falmouth Lecturer Phyllida Bluemel in collaboration with Dr Lauren Holt, Research Affiliate at CSER, the images explore how existential risk can be visualised and understood.
November 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Created by illustrator and Falmouth Lecturer Phyllida Bluemel in collaboration with Dr Lauren Holt, Research Affiliate at CSER, the images explore how existential risk can be visualised and understood.
🔗 Read more here: www.cser.ac.uk/work/the-art...
The Art of Risk: New Illustrations of Existential Risk The Art of Risk: New Illustrations of Existential Risk - CSER
Bland Illustrator and Falmouth Lecturer Phyllida Bluemel and Dr Lauren Holt, Research Associate at CSER, first worked together on the book Memetic Mythology for The End Times. In 2025, they co-creativ...
www.cser.ac.uk
October 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
🔗 Read more here: www.cser.ac.uk/work/the-art...
🌋 Hazards
This image reflects how humans both respond to and create natural hazards, from volcanic activity to nuclear war. Inspired by Anna Tsing’s The Mushroom at the End of the World (2015), the mushrooms symbolise life and resilience that can emerge from ruin.
This image reflects how humans both respond to and create natural hazards, from volcanic activity to nuclear war. Inspired by Anna Tsing’s The Mushroom at the End of the World (2015), the mushrooms symbolise life and resilience that can emerge from ruin.
October 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🌋 Hazards
This image reflects how humans both respond to and create natural hazards, from volcanic activity to nuclear war. Inspired by Anna Tsing’s The Mushroom at the End of the World (2015), the mushrooms symbolise life and resilience that can emerge from ruin.
This image reflects how humans both respond to and create natural hazards, from volcanic activity to nuclear war. Inspired by Anna Tsing’s The Mushroom at the End of the World (2015), the mushrooms symbolise life and resilience that can emerge from ruin.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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The post will be the first point of contact for all postgrad enquiries, working with the Centre Director, Course Leaders and colleagues in the ITH postgraduate team to ensure the efficient operation of the MPhil and future postgrad opportunities.
October 20, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The post will be the first point of contact for all postgrad enquiries, working with the Centre Director, Course Leaders and colleagues in the ITH postgraduate team to ensure the efficient operation of the MPhil and future postgrad opportunities.