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A carregar... On the Future: Prospects for Humanity (2018)por Martin J. Rees
![]() Nenhum(a) Ainda não há conversas na Discussão sobre este livro. I discovered this book when the author was being interviewed on the radio. I was fascinated enough by the interview that I remained in my car in the garage for five minutes after arriving home, just to listen to the remainder of the interview. Speculations about what life on earth could be like far in the future. Partly an update on 2003's pessimistically titled _Our Final Hour_ (aka _Our Final Century_), this little volume is broader and includes more areas affording optimism. To Rees, these areas could include mind uploading (p 105; unfortunately termed "downloading"), a space elevator (p 148), and a unified physical theory supporting the multiverse concept. They seemingly do not include privacy reclamation (p 78. p 90). There's much more of interest, and only one section to skip (pp 194-200, on religion). sem críticas | adicionar uma crítica
A provocative and inspiring look at the future of humanity and science from world-renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin Rees Humanity 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. Não foram encontradas descrições de bibliotecas. |
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Alleen, hij doet dat op een wel heel erg ongestructureerde manier, van de hak op de tak, en zowel zijn lijstje problemen als de oplossingen die hij tevoorschijn tovert zijn niet bepaald origineel. Wat opvalt is natuurlijk dat hij bijna exclusief als wetenschapper spreekt en dus als oplossing voor zo goed als alle uitdagingen méér wetenschap en méér technologie naar voren schuift.
Dat is zijn goed recht, en uiteraard valt daar wat voor te zeggen. Maar ik ben toch op mijn hoede voor een al te eenzijdig vertrouwen in wetenschap en technologie. En zelfs als er van die kant goede oplossingen verwacht kunnen worden, dan nog moeten zowel de beleidsmakers als de publieke opinie overtuigd kunnen worden. Rees stipt dat wel aan, maar gaat er niet echt op door.
Meer nog, zijn boek draait uiteindelijk uit op een uiteenzetting over wetenschapsleer, en een van zijn hoofdstukken is een regelrechte cursus astronomie. Uiteindelijk verwordt zijn boek tot een pleidooi pro domo. (