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In the previous part, we went through a framework for analyzing the problems within which you have the opportunity to make the biggest difference \u2013 problems that are big, neglected and solvable. Now we will move from theory to practice and apply the framework to see which problems seem most promising to focus on. In a perfect world, more people would work in all important fields. But as individuals we only have one career and need to decide where it can do the most good. Thus, this section should not be read as saying that all the world\u2019s resources should be allocated to the listed problems. The question is where you as an individual, given how resources are distributed today, can make the biggest difference on the margin. <\/p>\n

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Prioritizing between global problems is associated with great complexity and research is limited. The estimates therefore come with a high degree of uncertainty and we expect that our opinion will change as we receive new information. However, based on years of work by organizations such as 80,000 Hours<\/a>, Global Priorities Institute<\/a>, and Open Philanthropy<\/a>, areas that can be categorized as global catastrophic risks seem particularly urgent to get more people to work on. These include:<\/p>\n