ISBN:
1283124424
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9780230290846
,
9780230304949
,
9781283124423
Language:
English
Pages:
352 S.
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Ill.
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
St Antony's series
Series Statement:
St Antony's Ser.
Parallel Title:
Print version The Politics of Emerging Strategic Technologies : Implications for Geopolitics, Human Enhancement and Human Destiny
DDC:
303.48/3
Keywords:
Technology Political aspects
;
Technological innovations Political aspects
;
Geopolitics
;
Political sociology
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
Examines key trends in emerging strategic technologies and the implications for geopolitics and human dignity. Al-Rodhan argues that future evolution into transhumans is inevitable. In preparation, the global community is urged to establish strict moral and legal guidelines balancing innovation with the guarantee of dignity for all.
Abstract:
Examines key trends in emerging strategic technologies and the implications for geopolitics and human dignity. Al-Rodhan argues that future evolution into transhumans is inevitable. In preparation, the global community is urged to establish strict moral and legal guidelines balancing innovation with the guarantee of dignity for all
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Series; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; General Introduction; 1 Introduction; 2 Information and Communications Technology (ICT); 3 Energy and Climate Change; 4 Health Care; 5 Biotechnology; 6 Genomics; 7 Nanotechnology; 8 Materials Science; 9 Artificial Intelligence; 10 Conclusions of Part I; 11 Introduction: Definitions, Terms and Concepts; 12 Human Enhancement: The Nature of the Debate; 13 The Science and Technology of Human Enhancement; 14 The Geopolitics of Human Enhancement: Applying the 'Multi-Sum Security Principle'
Description / Table of Contents:
15 Criteria for a Regulatory Framework of Human Enhancement16 Conclusions of Part II; General Conclusions; Notes; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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