On the future prospects for humanity

On the future prospects for humanity

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rees, Martin J., 1942-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Princeton Princeton University Press, 2021.
Subjects:
Technology > Social aspects.
Science > Social aspects.
Social prediction.
Twenty-first century > Forecasts.
Future, The.
Sciences > Aspect social.
Prévision sociale.
Vingt et unième siècle > Prévisions.
Futur.
SCIENCE / Biotechnology
Twenty-first century.
EBSCO eBooks
Electronic books.
Forecasts.
Online Access:EBSCOhost
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Contents
  • Preface to the Paperback Edition
  • Introduction
  • 1. Deep in the Anthropocene
  • 1.1. Perils and Prospects
  • 1.2. Nuclear Threats
  • 1.3. Eco-Threats and Tipping Points
  • 1.4. Staying within Planetary Boundaries
  • 1.5. Climate Change
  • 1.6. Clean Energy-and a 'Plan B'?
  • 2. Humanity's Future on Earth
  • 2.1. Biotech
  • 2.2. Cybertechnology, Robotics, and AI
  • 2.3. What about Our Jobs?
  • 2.4. Human-Level Intelligence?
  • 2.5. Truly Existential Risks?
  • 3. Humanity in a Cosmic Perspective
  • 3.1. The Earth in a Cosmic Context
  • 3.2. Beyond Our Solar System
  • 3.3. Spaceflight-Manned and Unmanned
  • 3.4. Towards a Post-Human Era?
  • 3.5. Alien Intelligence?
  • 4. The Limits and Future of Science
  • 4.1. From the Simple to the Complex
  • 4.2. Making Sense of Our Complex World
  • 4.3. How Far Does Physical Reality Extend?
  • 4.4. Will Science 'Hit the Buffers'?
  • 4.5. What about God?
  • 5. Conclusions
  • 5.1. Doing Science
  • 5.2. Science in Society
  • 5.3. Shared Hopes and Fears.

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