Future Ethics

In What We Owe The Future, philosopher William MacAskill argues for longtermism, that idea that positively influencing the distant future is a key moral priority of our time. It’s not enough to reverse climate change or avert the next pandemic. We must ensure that civilization would rebound if it collapsed, counter the end of moral progress, and prepare for a planet where the smartest beings are digital, not human. If we set humanity’s course right, our grandchildren’s grandchildren will thrive, knowing we did everything to give them a world of justice, hope, and beauty.

This urgent and eye-opening book makes the case that protecting humanity's future is the central challenge of our time. If all goes well, human history is just beginning. Our species could survive for billions of years - enough time to end disease, poverty, and injustice, and to flourish in ways unimaginable today. But this vast future is at risk. With the advent of nuclear weapons, humanity entered a new age, where we face existential catastrophes - those from which we could never come back.

When Gene Roddenberry conceived Star Trek, he imagined a future very different from what was typically put forth in science fiction - a future where humanity has overcome greed, bigotry, misogyny, materialism, conflict and war. Star Trek's fans embraced that vision. But many consider it unattainable, if admirable, even those who wrote and produced Star Trek after Roddenberry. Is Star Trek's vision of the human future achievable? Can humanity overcome its darkest impulses and attain a new level of social cooperation and progress? The answer, per "Chasing the Enterprise", is Yes - we can do ...

We live in a time of vast changes that include accelerating globalization, mounting quantities of information, the growing hegemony of science and technology, and the clash of civilizations. Those changes call for new ways of learning and thinking in school, business, and the professions. Listen as psychologist Howard Gardner defines the cognitive abilities that will command a premium in the years ahead.

This book is not easy: It contains no quick-fix plan for a better, brighter tomorrow, and gives no ready-made answers. Instead, Vanessa Machado de Oliveira presents us with a challenge: to grow up, step up, and show up for ourselves, our communities, and the living Earth, and to interrupt the modern behavior patterns that are killing the planet we’re part of.

Human Future: Artificial Intelligence for Everyone Will artificial intelligence replace us... or help us become more human? The humanistic guide to AI for beginners, the curious, and non-technical readers: for those who want to truly understand what artificial intelligence is, how it works, and why it will change our lives, explained simply and without technical jargon. An enlightening, surprising, and human journey. We live in a world where technology is no longer something that surrounds us, but something that flows through us. Artificial intelligence is not just a tool: it is a ...

The AI Exploit Playbook: How to Defend Humanity in the Age of Autonomous Power Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool. It is becoming a self-learning, self-directing force that can outthink, outpace, and outmaneuver the humans who created it. In the wrong hands, it is the ultimate weapon. In the wrong system, it is the perfect disaster. This book is your defense plan. Drawing from cutting-edge research, real-world security failures, and behind-the-scenes insights from the AI frontier, The AI Exploit Playbook reveals how autonomous systems are being used, abused, and weaponized in ...

Vincent Stanley, Patagonia's director of philosophy, with Yvon Chouinard, founder and former owner of Patagonia, draws on fifty years' experience to challenge all business owners and leaders to rethink their businesses in a time of cultural and climate chaos. The authors describe the current impact of manufacturing, commerce, and traditional capitalism on the planet's natural systems and human communities, and how that impact is forcing business to change its ways.

Technology rules us as much as laws do. It shapes the legal, social, and ethical environments in which we act. Every time we cross a street, drive a car, or go to the doctor, we submit to the silent power of technology. Yet, much of the time, the influence of technology on our lives goes unchallenged by citizens and our elected representatives. Our embrace of novel technological pathways, Sheila Jasanoff shows, leads to a complex interplay among technology, ethics, and human rights.

Blunt, shocking, and sometimes profane, this exciting audiobook blasts self-help and feel-good remedies to expose the lies with which we imprison ourselves. It talks straight, hard, and true to the heart of the human condition, pulling no punches. It gives us simple yet revolutionary tools to break out of our minds and into a direct and immediate perception of exactly where we are - then shows us how we can together create a world that works for everyone.

🔬 Unlock the Secrets of Stem Cells — The Future of Medicine Is Here The Stem Cell Revolution by Dr. Benoit Tano, MD, PhD is the most comprehensive, engaging, and authoritative guide to stem cell science ever written. From the history and discovery of stem cells to the latest breakthroughs in regenerative medicine, this landmark book takes readers on a journey through 600 subtopics across 20 chapters, covering every aspect of stem cell biology, harvesting, differentiation, clinical applications, ethics, biotech industry, and futuristic innovations. Whether you are a healthcare ...

In The Bushido of Bitcoin I distill lessons from experience and the great stories of the past into a playbook for the modern warrior: for the new elite to channel their power, wealth and influence with Character. It combines insights from powerful military cultures with the great thinkers of all time: Nitobe, Nietzsche, Spengler and Hoppe; Feudalism, Christianity and Austrian Economics. The book focuses on virtue in action – not morality. My goal is to show you how the great and noble behave. All warrior cultures lived by codes of virtue, and it's time we found ours.

This audiobook narrated by Zeb Soanes offers a pioneering account of the surging global tide of market power and how it stifles workers around the world.

In Beyond Good and Evil, Friedrich Nietzsche attacks past philosophers for their alleged lack of critical sense and their blind acceptance of Christian premises in their consideration of morality. The work moves into the realm "beyond good and evil" in the sense of leaving behind the traditional morality, which Nietzsche subjects to a destructive critique, in favor of what he regards as an affirmative approach that fearlessly confronts the contextual nature of knowledge.

Beneath two skies, humanity stands at a crossroads. One sky is filled with prophecy—the thunder of sermons, the timelines of end-times teachers, the conviction that history is running out of time. The other sky is filled with rockets, telescopes, and scientific wonder—a universe expanding faster than we can imagine, waiting to be explored. For centuries, these skies have seemed to collide: faith warning that the world will soon end, science dreaming of the centuries and civilizations ahead. Many believers feel torn between prophecy and progress. Many skeptics assume Christianity fears ...

If you think AI is the future, think again. In this groundbreaking book, renowned biomedical innovator Edmund J.B. White explores the revolutionary potential of organoid intelligence (OI)—the fusion of biology and technology that creates intelligence from living neurons. Imagine a layer of human brain cells barely the size of a fingernail learning to play Pong; this is the exciting reality OI presents. Discover ultra-efficient biocomputers, transformative medical breakthroughs, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding "living" computers. White delves into philosophical questions that ...

Unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence—even if you’ve never coded, never followed the hype, and never thought AI was “for you.” Are you curious about AI but overwhelmed by buzzwords, jargon, and conflicting advice? Do you want practical, timely ways to use AI to get ahead in your career and daily life but worry you’ll get lost in technical details? Are you wondering how to identify AI’s real potential and risks without falling prey to hype or fear? You’re in exactly the right place. AI for Business is a no-nonsense, up-to-date handbook designed for ambitious, thoughtful ...

Unlock the Future of Work: The Must-Read HR Revolution for 2025 and Beyond The future of work is here, and it demands a seismic shift in how HR operates. Rigid job titles, outdated credentials, and manual processes are relics of the past. The skills-first revolution is rewriting the rules, and at its core is Agentic AI—a game-changing technology that autonomously adapts, learns, and drives results with unmatched precision. For HR professionals in 2025, embracing this transformation isn’t optional; it’s the key to staying ahead in a hyper-competitive, dynamic global landscape. In "...

En “La IA en el Sillón del Terapeuta”, exploramos cómo la inteligencia artificial está transformando rápidamente el cuidado de la salud mental, ofreciendo nuevas oportunidades, pero también desafíos importantes. Tal vez te preguntes: ¿Puede la IA replicar la conexión empática de un terapeuta humano? Aunque la IA puede brindar apoyo valioso y hacer más accesible la atención, no puede sustituir el toque humano, con sus matices emocionales y la comprensión que solo da la experiencia.

In The 4 Day Week, entrepreneur and business innovator Andrew Barnes makes the case for the four-day week as the answer to many of the ills of the 21st-century global economy. Barnes conducted an experiment in his own business, the New Zealand trust company Perpetual Guardian, and asked his staff to design a four-day week that would permit them to meet their existing productivity requirements on the same salary but with a 20 percent cut in work hours. The outcomes of this trial, which no business leader had previously attempted on these terms, were stunning.