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What Will Humans Look Like in 100 Years?

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the ethical implications and potential future of human evolution in this thought-provoking 16-minute TED talk. Delve into the fascinating world of human body modification, from medieval prosthetics to cutting-edge neuroengineering and genetics. Discover how evolving the human body could be crucial for space exploration and survival in environments beyond Earth. Examine the moral and ethical considerations surrounding human evolution, and challenge your perspective on what it means to be human in the face of rapid technological advancements.

Syllabus

TED Ideas worth spreading
center for extreme bionics
CRAIG VENTER & HAMILTON SMITH
it's a moral imperative to diversify our species
we are NOT a unique solution
it is unethical NOT to evolve the human body


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TED

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