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On the Future : Prospects f...
A provocative and inspiring look at the future of humanity and science from world-renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin ReesHumanity has reached a critical moment. Our world is unsettled and rapidly changing, and we face existential risks over the next century. Various outcomes-good and bad-are possible. Yet our approach to the future is characterized by short-term thinking, polarizing debates, alarmist rhetoric, and pessimism. In this short, exhilarating book, renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin Rees argues that humanity's prospects depend on our taking a very different approach to planning for tomorrow.The future of humanity is bound to the future of science and hinges on how successfully we harness technological advances to address our challenges. If we are to use science to solve our problems while avoiding its dystopian risks, we must think rationally, globally, collectively, and optimistically about the long term. Advances in biotechnology, cybertechnology, robotics, and artificial intelligence-if pursued and applied wisely-could empower us to boost the developing and developed world and overcome the threats humanity faces on Earth, from climate change to nuclear war. At the same time, further advances in space science will allow humans to explore the solar system and beyond with robots and AI. But there is no "Plan B" for Earth-no viable alternative within reach if we do not care for our home planet.Rich with fascinating insights into cutting-edge science and technology, this accessible book will captivate anyone who wants to understand the critical issues that will define the future of humanity on Earth and beyond
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monografia Rebiun35849347 https://catalogo.rebiun.org/rebiun/record/Rebiun35849347 m|||||o||d|||||||| cr#cnu|||||||| 200406t20182018nju fo d z eng d 0-691-18440-2 10.1515/9780691184401 doi DE-B1597 eng DE-B1597 rda eng nju US-NJ SCI075000 bisacsh 303.4/83 23 SCI075000 SCI010000 SCI015000 SCI005000 COM004000 bisacsh Rees, Martin author. aut. http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut On the Future Prospects for Humanity Martin Rees Princeton, NJ Princeton University Press [2018] Princeton, NJ Princeton, NJ Princeton University Press 2018 1 online resource (271 pages) 1 online resource (271 pages) Text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- INTRODUCTION -- 1. DEEP IN THE ANTHROPOCENE -- 2. HUMANITY'S FUTURE ON EARTH -- 3. HUMANITY IN A COSMIC PERSPECTIVE -- 4. THE LIMITS AND FUTURE OF SCIENCE -- 5. CONCLUSIONS -- NOTES -- INDEX A provocative and inspiring look at the future of humanity and science from world-renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin ReesHumanity has reached a critical moment. Our world is unsettled and rapidly changing, and we face existential risks over the next century. Various outcomes-good and bad-are possible. Yet our approach to the future is characterized by short-term thinking, polarizing debates, alarmist rhetoric, and pessimism. In this short, exhilarating book, renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin Rees argues that humanity's prospects depend on our taking a very different approach to planning for tomorrow.The future of humanity is bound to the future of science and hinges on how successfully we harness technological advances to address our challenges. If we are to use science to solve our problems while avoiding its dystopian risks, we must think rationally, globally, collectively, and optimistically about the long term. Advances in biotechnology, cybertechnology, robotics, and artificial intelligence-if pursued and applied wisely-could empower us to boost the developing and developed world and overcome the threats humanity faces on Earth, from climate change to nuclear war. At the same time, further advances in space science will allow humans to explore the solar system and beyond with robots and AI. But there is no "Plan B" for Earth-no viable alternative within reach if we do not care for our home planet.Rich with fascinating insights into cutting-edge science and technology, this accessible book will captivate anyone who wants to understand the critical issues that will define the future of humanity on Earth and beyond In English Technology- Social aspects Science- Social aspects Social prediction Nonfiction Forecasts. Creative nonfiction. Creative nonfiction. 0-691-18044-X