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How to Survive the 21st Century

Offered By: World Economic Forum via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the existential threats facing human civilization in this thought-provoking 50-minute panel discussion from DAVOS 2020. Delve into the challenges of nuclear war, ecological collapse, and technological disruption with renowned speakers Yuval Noah Harari, Mark Rutte, and Orit Gadiesh. Examine topics such as digital dictatorships, the impact of AI and climate change, the future of democracy, and the global geopolitical landscape. Gain insights into potential solutions and strategies for addressing these critical issues before it's too late. Understand the complexities of navigating the 21st century and the importance of international cooperation in shaping a sustainable future for humanity.

Syllabus

Introduction
Three existential challenges
Digital dictatorships
Philosophy
Technology
The Impossible
The Global Picture
The Jungle of omnipresent war
Hook the rats
AI and climate change
Establishing a democracy
Orwell and Huxley
Regulation
AI Revolution
multilateralism
nuclear war
Europe
US vs Europe
Summary


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World Economic Forum

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