Durham
Liberal Arts :: Philosophy
PHIL 424 (01) - The Future of Humanity: Science, Technology, and Society
Future of Humanity
Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 4.0
Term: January 2025 - January Term - online (12/27/2024 - 01/18/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: January 2025 - January Term - online (12/27/2024 - 01/18/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
30
CRN: 30015
CRN: 30015
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: Environment,Tech&Society(Disc)
Instructors: Nicholas Smith
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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12/27/2024 | 1/18/2025 | Hours Arranged | ONLINE |
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