Buckle up: We are in for a bumpy ride. An interview with Royal Astronomer Martin Rees

Lord Martin Rees is the 15th Astronomer Royal, a position established by England’s King Charles II in 1675. He has served at the highest levels of science and is one of the world’s most recognized voices on existential risk. His career includes pioneering research on quasars, black holes, and galaxy formation. He is also the founder and leader of Cambridge University’s Center for the Study of Existential Risk.