Decius comments on Don't Build Fallout Shelters - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Decius 08 January 2013 05:58:29PM 1 point [-]

The cost-effectiveness of preparing for an apocalyptic event (versus preparing for a mundane event like a car crash) varies with the perceived likelihood of the apocalyptic event.

I think the most cost-effective thing to do is research the likelihood of apocalyptic events more seriously. How much would you pay right now for a magic charm which protected you and your immediate peers from all unfriendly AIs (and nothing else) permanently?