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The Human Future|Raymond Kolcaba

The Human Future : Seven Philosophical Dialogues

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Question: How will the artificial intelligence and biotech revolutions lead to a post-human future? Consider the points of view of: Fortran McCyborg-a cyborg designed as advocate for artificial intelligence; Nonette Naturski-a naturalistic philosopher and humanist; Sophia Naturski-the twelve-year-old daughter of Nonette; Becket Geist-a romantic philosopher with leanings toward contemporary science; Tonisha Tolliver-a psychologist; Wilfrid Abducto-a pragmatist philosopher. Their philosophical conversations include topics such as: The human migration to the cyber world; The spiritual nature of intelligent machines; When a simulation becomes the thing simulated; Life's worth; Human obsolescence; Unnatural history; The role for humans in the post-human era. Remaining question: What is your place in these conversations?

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781478710189
  • ISBN-10: 1478710187
  • Publisher: Outskirts Press
  • Publish Date: April 2013
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.57 pounds
  • Page Count: 188

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