On: We're Underestimating the Risk of Human Extinction

[astrofinch]

It's definitely plausible that you are right and that deregulating biotech research is the way to minimize existential risk.

I'm not sure I've seen any statement from the Future of Humanity Institute on this issue, except for this blog post by research associate Robin Hanson which would appear to support your point of view:

http://www.overcomingbias.com/2009/12/tiptoe-or-dash-to-futu...