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.

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 classic science fiction masterwork by Isaac Asimov weaves stories about robots, humanity, and the deep questions of existence into a novel of shocking intelligence and heart. “A must-read for science-fiction buffs and literature enjoyers alike.”—The Guardian I, Robot, the first and...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

Step into the Future with Confidence—Master AI Without the Jargon. Navigating the AI Frontier is your accessible, engaging, and essential guide to understanding how artificial intelligence is shaping our world—and how you can harness it. Whether you're a tech-curious beginner, a business leader, or an educator, this book walks you through AI’s evolution, its real-world applications, and what the future holds. From ChatGPT and self-driving cars to AI agents and ethical dilemmas, author Jonathan R. Whitestone unpacks the most important concepts in plain English—with analogies, real-...

Step into the mind of one of history's most influential thinkers as Nietzsche takes you on a profound journey through morality, truth, and the nature of human existence. This groundbreaking work, brought to life in captivating audio format, explores Nietzsche's bold and revolutionary ideas that continue to resonate in our modern world.

From the bestselling author of Waking Up and The End of Faith, a collection of the best conversations from his wildly popular, often controversial podcast, Making Sense. “Civilization rests on a series of successful conversations.” —Sam Harris Sam Harris—neuroscientist, philosopher...

🔬 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 ...

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.

A former paramedic’s "thrilling, captivating" (Booklist), and mordantly funny account of a decade spent as a first responder in Atlanta saving lives and connecting with the drama and occasional beauty that lies inside catastrophe. In the aftermath of 9/11 Kevin Hazzard felt that something was...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER The internet as we know it is broken. Here’s how we can seize back control of our lives from the corporate algorithms and create a better internet—before it’s too late. “In the spirit of Thomas Paine’s Revolution-era Common Sense, this manifesto challenges us to...

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 ...

Beyond Extinction: The Quantum Revelation That Uncovered Humanity’s One Enduring Path A groundbreaking quantum-simulation uncovers a truth more staggering than prophecy and more empowering than hope: across thousands of parallel timelines, humanity collapses in every single one—except one. Beyond Extinction reveals the astonishing discovery at the center of that surviving worldline. It was not superior technology, wealth, or power that allowed humanity to endure. It was alignment—a unifying moral architecture known as the Seven Directives. This framework reshaped the evolution of ...

We Are All Magi Now: Immortality, Infinite Knowledge, and Unlimited Power in the Age of Technology For thousands of years, the Magus—the seeker of immortality, wealth, knowledge, and power—stood at the edge of science and magic. From Hermes Trismegistus and John Dee to Paracelsus, Giordano Bruno, and Isaac Newton, these visionaries sought the secrets of creation itself. Today, their dreams are no longer myth. With AI, genetic engineering, nuclear energy, and digital networks, humanity now wields the very powers the Magi once pursued in secret. In this provocative book, John Cousins ...

An acclaimed historian of science uncovers the hidden history of brainwashing—and its troubling implications for today. Because brainwashing affects both the world and our observation of the world, we often don’t recognize it while it’s happening—unless we know where to look. As Rebecca...

In The Doctor’s Future, Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli tackles the challenges posed by the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, driven by artificial intelligence, robotics, and the shifting roles of doctors. As healthcare professionals confront unprecedented demands, from technological advancements to changing patient expectations, the future may seem uncertain. The author’s Healthcare Convergence Framework provides clarity, actionable strategies, and profound insights for healthcare decision makers and doctors to survive and thrive in this new era where AI and robotics are essential.