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Bostrom’s previous book, Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies (OUP, 2014) sparked a global conversation on AI that continues to this day. That book, which became a surprise New York Times bestseller, focused on what might happen if AI development goes wrong. But what if things go right? Suppose we develop superintelligence safely and ethically, and that we make good use of the almost magical powers this technology would unlock.

Discover the thought-provoking journey of Utopia, originally titled A Frutefull Pleasaunt, and Wittie Worke of the Beste State of Publique Weale. Written by Sir Thomas More and translated into English by Raphe Robynson, this classic work introduces us to the traveler Raphael Hythloday in Antwerp. The first book sets the stage, while the second immerses us in the fascinating island of Utopia, where customs, laws, religion, and economy intertwine. Hythloday presents an ideal society devoid of money, where communal property eliminates poverty, hunger, and fear, leading to a remarkable reduction ...

“One of the most important utopian novels of the twentieth century that still has very important lessons to teach us. It will always convey to perfection the wild optimism of that ….

Step into the intriguing world of Utopia, a fictional nation that embodies the concept of a perfect society. In this extraordinary land, communism takes an ideal form every possession belongs to all, individuals pursue their passions freely, and harmony prevails. Here, gold serves as chamber pots and prison chains, while children play with pearls and diamonds. Moreover, couples must see each other in their natural state before tying the knot, embracing complete transparency. This groundbreaking work not only popularized the term utopia but also highlights the paradox of a perfect place that, ...

During the Roaring Twenties, two of the most revered and influential men in American business proposed to transform one of the country’s poorest regions into a dream technological metropolis, a shining paradise of small farms, giant factories, and sparkling laboratories. Henry Ford and Thomas Edison’s “Detroit of the South” would be 10 times the size of Manhattan, powered by renewable energy, and free of air pollution. And it would reshape American society.

In his most ambitious work yet, Shermer sets out to discover what drives humans' belief in life after death, focusing on recent scientific attempts to achieve immortality by radical life extentionists, extropians, transhumanists, cryonicists, and mind uploaders, along with utopians who have attempted to create heaven on earth.

Did you know that "nontoxic" usually means "never tested"? Or that many green cleaners are good for the environment but terrible for you? Chemist and activist Monona Rossol goes from under your sink to the halls of the powerful, tracing Americas love affair with chemicals that kill, explaining how much worse the problem has gotten in the last decade. Shocking and appalling and completely reckless - thats how she describes the current prevalence of harmful chemicals in our everyday lives. Read Pick Your Poison to learn the facts and find out what you can do about the daily onslaught of toxins that are making lab rats of us all.

A Los Angeles Times Bestseller One of The New Yorker's Best Books of 2024 A bold and brilliant revisionist take on the history of psychedelics in the twentieth century, illuminating how a culture of experimental drugs shaped the Cold War and the birth of Silicon Valley. "Brilliant and original...

H.G. Wells envisioned a radical reformation of society through the establishment of a world state, a concept that captivated him throughout his life. In his ambitious work A Modern Utopia (1905), he blends fiction with philosophical inquiry, presenting a unique perspective on a global community. Wells articulates various changes he believes would enhance human happiness, ultimately proposing a vision of a perfect world where everyone can lead fulfilling lives. Drawing on his insights into past ideal societies, this book aims to craft a realistic utopia—one that is grounded in practical ...

Uma experiência gráfica, sonora, interventiva e associativa para a transformação social em diversos níveis

Aiguisons notre esprit critique envers les discours trompeurs, interrogeons des experts et questionnons nos certitudes, afin d'améliorer ensemble notre lecture du réel. Le podcast s'intéresse à la question de la science au sein de la société et tente de remettre la connaissance au coeur du processus démocratique, en offrant un canal de diffusion aux réflexions d'experts sur diverses thématiques sociétales en lien plus ou moins direct avec les thématiques chères au rationalisme et au scepticisme scientifique ( = doute méthodique) : la rationalité, l'esprit critique, ...

Feminism addresses much more than just rights for women, it promotes dignity, respect and unity for all living beings, regardless of gender, race, class, culture, sexual orientation, religion or any of the many other classifications our society often uses

Utopía geek es un podcast dedicado a la cultura friki y sus experiencias lúdicas, conducido por Montse Simó y Fede Baños. Videojuegos, juegos de mesa, cómics, superhéroes, tecnología y más. Somos los nerds a cargo de darle un lado geek a El Heraldo de México.¡Sigue a Heraldo Podcast en redes sociales para más contenidos cool!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elheraldopodcast/TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRxceLup/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Multi-disciplinary conversations with experts about the ecological crisis. Learn more: https://linktr.ee/utopiaisnow

Viele sprechen von Nachhaltigkeit, aber nicht alle wissen schon, was damit eigentlich gemeint ist. Ist es nur ein Modetrend und Marketingbegriff – oder ist es die einzige Möglichkeit, wie wir die kommenden ökologischen und sozialen Herausforderungen von Klimakrise bis Welternährung meistern können? Der Utopia-Podcast hilft, und zwar nicht abgehoben und abstrakt, sondern ganz konkret und alltagsnah, mit vielen Tipps und nützlichen Hinweisen. Hör mal rein, Du wirst nicht enttäuscht sein!

Narrando Utopias é um podcast para esperançar: unir-se com outras pessoas para construir, no hoje, o futuro que sonhamos. Nesta quinta temporada, vamos conhecer histórias de pessoas que, através da agroecologia, estão superando os efeitos da crise climática em seus territórios e vendo melhorias na qualidade de vida de suas comunidades. A produção foi selecionada pelo Edital Camp Serrapilheira 2024: Podcasts e conta com apoio do Instituto Serrapilheira.

Utopia binnen de Jeugdzorg is een podcast over het jeugdzorggerelateerde buitenlandproject Casa de los Sueños. Hierin stel ik Adriënne Harskamp vragen over hoe ze dit project heeft opgezet, en waar ze tegen aan loopt. Ook komen onder andere de onderwerpen spiritualiteit, drugsgebruik en hechtingsproblematiek naar boven. Het is een verhaal met pijn, maar ook met overwinningen. Over jongeren die eindelijk gehoord worden. Welkom bij Utopia binnen de Jeugdzorg. -Aiden

Comprometidos con la educación ambiental, nos hemos unido un ingeniero ambiental y una estudiante de ecología con el fin de proporcionar un acercamiento de las estrategias aplicables desde nuestras viviendas para contrarrestar los efectos negativos de las actividades que realizamos.

Es gibt keine Utopien mehr, heißt es oft. Wir denken: Es gibt jede Menge Utopien, nur spricht niemand darüber! Das wollen wir ändern. Einmal im Monat reden wir mit einem/r Expert*in über positive Zukunftsentwürfe, von politischen Utopien bis zu den schönen neuen Welten in literarischen Werken, in Filmen oder in der Musik. Mit kritischer Neugierde und großer Lust auf Alternativen dieser nur scheinbar alternativlosen Welt.

Es gibt keine Utopien mehr, heißt es oft. Wir denken: Es gibt jede Menge Utopien, nur spricht niemand darüber! Das wollen wir ändern. Einmal im Monat reden wir mit einem/r Expert*in über positive Zukunftsentwürfe, von politischen Utopien bis zu den schönen neuen Welten in literarischen Werken, in Filmen oder in der Musik. Mit kritischer Neugierde und großer Lust auf Alternativen dieser nur scheinbar alternativlosen Welt.