ChristianKl comments on Open thread, Jan. 18 - Jan. 24, 2016 - Less Wrong
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His claim is that we have 100 years in with we have to be extra careful to prevent Xrisk.
With today's technology you could create a problematic new virus. On the other hand that hardly would mean extinction. Wearing masks 24/7 to filter air isn't fun but it's a possible step when we are afraid of airbone viruses.
It's not like Hawkings doesn't call for AGI control.