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Nanotechnology, clean technology, and geoengineering span the scale
of human ingenuity, from the imperceptibly small to the
unimaginably large. Yet they are united by a commonality of ethics
that permeates how and why they are developed, and how the
resulting consequences are managed. The articles in this volume
provide a comprehensive account of current thinking around the
ethics of development and use within each of the technological
domains, and addresses challenges and opportunities that cut across
all three. In particular, the collection provides unique insights
into the ethics of 'noumenal' technologies - technologies that are
impossible to see or detect or conceive of with human senses or
conventional tools. This collection will be of relevance to anyone
who is actively involved with ensuring the responsible and
sustainable development of nanotechnology, geoengineering or clean
technology.
A Compelling Vision of the Future "Maynard has written a thoughtful
and thought-provoking response to the moment we're in, chronicling
how we got here, where we're going, and what role we have in that
journey" Ramona Pringle, Director of Creative Innovation Studio and
Associate Professor, Ryerson University #1 New Release in Science
& Math and Physics of Time Human beings can and do change the
future. Humanity has gained the ability not only to imagine the
future, but to design and engineer it. At times entertaining, and
at others profound, Future Rising provides an original perspective
on our relationship with the future. We have a responsibility to
change the future for the better. As a species, we have become
talented architects of our future. And yet, we so often struggle to
come to terms with what this means. As innovation and rapidly
shifting norms and expectations drive our world at breakneck speed,
we sometimes need to find a still, quiet place to pause and think.
Future Rising sets out to create such a quiet place, where we can
take advantage of our species' knowledge of world history, and the
importance of science to piece together a positive future. To
create a good future, rediscover the past. Our relationship with
the future is inextricably intertwined with where we've come from,
who we are, and what we aspire to. Written to be easy to pick up
and hard to put down, Future Rising starts at the beginning of all
things with the Big Bang and traces a pathway along the emergence
of intelligent life, through what makes humans uniquely capable of
imagining and creating different futures. If you enjoy nonfiction
science and history books like Life 3.0, The Future of Humanity, or
Superintelligence, then you'll love Future Rising. In a series of
sixty short reflections, Future Rising will take you on a journey
into: What "the future" actually is How it molds and guides our
lives How we can use the history of the world to change our future
Hard Science Fiction Films that Predict Future Technology "As the
breakneck advance of technology takes us into a world that is both
exciting and menacing, sci-fi films give us an inkling of what is
to come, and what we should avoid." -Seth Shostak, senior
astronomer at the SETI Institute, and host of Big Picture Science
#1 Best Seller in Nanotechnology, Computers & Technology,
Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mechanical Engineering, and Robotics
& Automation, Cybernetics, and Experiments & Projects Dr.
Andrew Maynard, physicist and leading expert on socially
responsible development of emerging and converging technologies,
examines hard science fiction movies and brings them to life.
Science and technology are radically changing our world. Films from
the Future is an essential guide to navigating a future dominated
by complex and powerful new technologies. The jump from
room-filling processors to pocket-size super computers is just the
beginning. Artificial intelligence, gene manipulation, cloning, and
inter-planet travel are all ideas that seemed like fairy tales but
a few years ago. And now their possibility is very much here. But
are we ready to handle these advances? As Maynard explains, "Viewed
in the right way and with a good dose of critical thinking science
fiction movies can help us think about and prepare for the social
consequences of technologies we don't yet have, but that are coming
faster than we imagine." Dr. Maynard looks at twelve sci-fi movies
and takes us on a journey through the worlds of biological and
genetic manipulation, human enhancement, cyber technologies, and
nanotechnology. Gain a broader understanding of the complex
relationship between science and society. The movies include old
and new, and the familiar and unfamiliar, providing a unique,
entertaining, and ultimately transformative take on the power and
responsibilities of emerging technologies. Read books such as The
Book of Why, The Science of Interstellar, or The Future of
Humanity? Then you'll love Films from the Future!
An awareness of one's own ethical assumptions and how these inform
everyday practice is crucial for all student social workers. Social
workers who genuinely wish to do the right thing by their services
users have no alternative but to constantly think and rethink the
principles and assumptions that inform their actions, and this book
supports them on their journey to do just that. This third edition
is set out in two parts: Part I deals with broad ideas about values
and ethics in general, looking at philosophy, religion and
politics, as well as the duty of realism. Part II takes the
discussion further, looking at how these general principles are
relevant to everyday practice, with chapters on the use and misuse
of power, the idea of self-determination, and the challenges of
working with people whose experience and outlook are different to
one's own.
An awareness of one's own ethical assumptions and how these inform
everyday practice is crucial for all student social workers. Social
workers who genuinely wish to do the right thing by their services
users have no alternative but to constantly think and rethink the
principles and assumptions that inform their actions, and this book
supports them on their journey to do just that. This third edition
is set out in two parts: Part I deals with broad ideas about values
and ethics in general, looking at philosophy, religion and
politics, as well as the duty of realism. Part II takes the
discussion further, looking at how these general principles are
relevant to everyday practice, with chapters on the use and misuse
of power, the idea of self-determination, and the challenges of
working with people whose experience and outlook are different to
one's own.
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