I just came across this article from 2014 detailing “Extreme risks” and the impact it can have globally etc. Worth a read, it’s some crazy shit…

The line that stood out to me the most…

‘These systems reflect the collective behaviors of the participants (mostly human behaviors, especially fear and overconfidence), and are susceptible to sudden and violent regime change when tipping-point events occur.’

https://www.thinkingaheadinstitute.org/research-papers/pandemic-and-alien-invasion-not-on-your-radar/