Durham
Liberal Arts :: Philosophy
PHIL 424 (01) - The Future of Humanity: Science, Technology, and Society
Future of Humanity
Online Course Delivery Method: Online (no campus visits), EUNH
Credits: 4.0
Term: Summer 2023 - Summer Session I (05/22/2023 - 06/23/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Summer 2023 - Summer Session I (05/22/2023 - 06/23/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
25
CRN: 70400
CRN: 70400
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 424H
Campuses not allowed in section: CPS Online
Attributes: Environment,Tech&Society(Disc)
Instructors: Nicholas Smith
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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5/22/2023 | 6/23/2023 | Hours Arranged | ONLINE |
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