Problems areas with maximum potential for impact are Neglected, Important and Tractable
Highest-priority areas:
- Positively shaping the development of artificial intelligence
- Global priorities research
- Building effective altruism
- Reducing global catastrophic biological risks
Second-highest-priority areas:
- Improving institutional decision-making
- Nuclear security
- Climate change (extreme risks)
See https://80000hours.org/problem-profiles/