The Politics of Emerging Strategic Technologies

Implications for Geopolitics, Human Enhancement and Human Destiny

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Paperback, blz. | Engels
Palgrave Macmillan UK | e druk, 2011
ISBN13: 9781349331642
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Palgrave Macmillan UK e druk, 2011 9781349331642
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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.

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ISBN13:9781349331642
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Uitgever:Palgrave Macmillan UK

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General Introduction PART I: EMERGING STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGIES - GEOPOLITICAL IMPLICATIONS Introduction Information and Communications Technology (ITC) Energy and Climate Change Health Care Biotechnology Nanotechnology Materials Science Artificial Intelligence Conclusions of Part I PART II: EMERGING STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGIES - HUMAN ENHANCEMENT, DIGNITY AND DESTINY IMPLICATIONS Introduction Human Enhancement: The Nature of the Debate The Science and Technology of Human Enhancement The Geopolitics of Human Enhancement: Applying the 'Multi-Sum Security Principle' Criteria for a Regulatory Framework on Human Enhancement Conclusions of Part II General Conclusions

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