The End of Humanity
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the future of humanity with Swedish philosopher Nick Bostrom in this thought-provoking TEDxOxford talk. Delve into topics such as human enhancement, nanotechnology, and cloning as Bostrom applies philosophical, bioethical, and probabilistic approaches to both inevitable and speculative scenarios. Learn from the insights of a leading expert in the field, who serves as a Professor at Oxford University and founding Director of the Future of Humanity Institute. Discover the perspectives of a co-founder and chair of the World Transhumanist Association and the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies as he discusses the potential impacts of future technology on human capabilities and lifespans.
Syllabus
The end of humanity: Nick Bostrom at TEDxOxford
Taught by
TEDx
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