Risk of astronomical suffering

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Risks of astronomical suffering, also called suffering risks or s-risks, are risks involving much more suffering than all that has occurred on Earth so far. Sources of possible s-risks include advanced artificial intelligence, space colonization and the spread of wild animal suffering to other planets. S-risks can be intentional, driven by factors like tribalism, sadism or a desire for retribution; or incidental, for example arising as a byproduct of economic incentives.

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