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

Honors/Future of Humanity

Durham Liberal Arts::Philosophy
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 20 
Term:  Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
CRN:  53885
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
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.
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Equivalent(s):  PHIL 424
Only the following students: Honors Program
Attributes:  Honors course, Environment,Tech&Society(Disc)
Instructors:  Nicholas Smith

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/23/2024 5/6/2024 MW 11:10am - 12:30pm HS 250B

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