PHIL 424 (01) - The Future of Humanity: Science, Technology, and Society

Future of Humanity

Durham Liberal Arts::Philosophy
Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 25 
Term:  January 2024 - January Term - online (12/27/2023 - 01/19/2024)
CRN:  30019
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
Syllabus:  2024_jterm_424_poster.pdf
Consideration of the impacts of science and technology on humanity from a philosophical perspective. Topics often include genetic engineering, automated labor, advanced weaponry, artificial intelligence, social media and data extraction, space exploration, alien contact, virtual realities, transhumanism, and the future of humanity as an interplanetary species.
Equivalent(s):  PHIL 424H
Attributes:  Online (no campus visits), EUNH, Environment,Tech&Society(Disc)
Instructors:  Nicholas Smith

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
12/27/2023 1/19/2024 Hours Arranged ONLINE

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