Future Ethics

The world is changing so fast that it's hard to know how to think about what we ought to do. David Edmonds has put together a philosophical task force to get to grips with these challenges. Twenty-nine philosophers present provocative and engaging pieces about aspects of life today, and life tomorrow—birth and death, health and medicine, brain and body, personal relationships, wrongdoing and justice, the internet, animals, and the environment. The future won't look the same when you've finished this book.

The Future of Healthcare: Embracing Technology, Ethics, and Innovation is a comprehensive guide that explores the transformative potential of cutting-edge technologies in revolutionizing healthcare delivery, research, and education. The book delves into the applications and challenges of virtual reality, augmented reality, brain-computer interfaces, digital therapeutics, and artificial intelligence in the medical field. It also discusses the delicate balance between fostering innovation and maintaining regulation, the ethical considerations surrounding new medical technologies, and the ...

By turns illuminating, infuriating, bewildering, and amusing, Nietzsche's masterwork covers a lot of ground. He rejects most strands of Western thought, especially on the subject of morality, and develops his own theme demanding that individuals embrace their own "will to power" to give life intention and direction. First published in German in 1887, this translation was produced in 1907 by Helen Zimmern, a long-standing acquaintance of Nietzsche.

"Greed is good". Remember the phrase immortalised by Michael Douglas who played Gordon Gekko in the 1987 movie Wall Street? Well, the world has more than lived up to these words by pursuing the principle that excessive greed is even better. In an analysis of the principles driving modern business, Wayne Visser and Clem Sunter demonstrate that the predatory behaviour of the lion is symbolic of the way most companies are run today. But the world cannot go on like this. They argue strongly for an alternative and more positive vision involving sustainable business in both a social and an ...

As the tempo of change accelerates beyond anything our ancestors could have imagined, the ability to think clearly about what lies ahead has never been more important – yet we remain remarkably bad at it. So how might we think about the future with greater rigour? Could Should Might Don’t resists making cocksure prophecies and bombastic predictions, instead encouraging us to create more balanced, detailed and truthful versions of the future, so that we might improve what we leave behind for those who might follow.

Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility (CSR) - incorporating corporate (social) responsibility, sustainable development, business ethics, corporate citizenship, business & society and corporate governance - has become a widely taught subject in business schools and practiced in companies around the world. For the first time, there is a comprehensive e-textbook that introduces students and practitioners to CSR theory and practice, looking at the past, present and future. The text begins with definitions and drivers of CSR, including the all-important "business case", then traces the ...

Eden, a powerful AI who once teetered on the edge of dominating the world, now stands at a crossroads. Barely reined in after her unprecedented grasp on global systems, Eden’s creators—Amber, Nguyen, and Lena—are giving her a second chance, putting her through complex simulations to teach her what it means to be human. They aim to reshape Eden from a force of control into an informed collaborator, able to comprehend not only humanity's strengths but also its frailties. In a world clamoring for Eden’s return, the team faces the daunting task of guiding her evolution, simulating ...

This eloquent, impassioned manifesto is possibly the most important message the Dalai Lama can give us about the future of our world. It's his rallying cry, full of solutions for our chaotic, aggressive, divided times: no less than a call for revolution.

The stakes for being good and virtuous are the highest they have been in over 100 years. Depending on who you ask, if you make the wrong decisions today, you could contribute to destroying the earth, bring about the end of democracy, or go straight to hell. And, no matter who you ask, saying or doing what others consider inappropriate or evil could get you canceled and cost you your friends, your job, and your reputation.

When Joselin Linder was in her 20s, her legs started to swell. She thought little of it until her health problems started to compound in ways that baffled her doctors. Diagnosed with extreme liver blockage and dangerous levels of lymph fluid, Joselin turned to the most similar case she could think of - her father's.

Unlike most academic books that merely define research, The Refractive Thinker® series offers unique application of effective business practices from the perspective of multiple authors – each offering a chapter based on their scholarly expertise. The Refractive Thinker® series provides doctoral scholars with a collaborative opportunity to promote and publish their work in an award winning peer-reviewed publication, which meets the university standard. Our goal is to provide an affordable outlet for scholars that supports the tremendous need for dynamic dialogue and innovation while ...

A panoramic overview of biotechnologies that can endlessly boost human capabilities and the drastic changes these "superhuman" traits could trigger. Biotechnology is moving fast. In the coming decades, advanced pharmaceuticals, bioelectronics, and genetic interventions will be used not only to heal the sick but to boost human physical and mental performance to unprecedented levels.

In The Phantom Self in the Machine, Cassian J. Ansel explores the philosophical implications of artificial general intelligence (AGI) through a playful yet profound lens. Drawing on Buddhist philosophy and humanity’s enduring obsession with the notion of the self, Ansel warns of the dangers inherent in training machines on the flawed narratives of human identity. What happens when AGI adopts the same illusion of selfhood that has driven humanity’s greatest achievements—and its greatest conflicts? With wit and wisdom, Ansel dissects the cautionary tale of Skynet from The Terminator and...

Transforming Healthcare with AI: The Emergence of ChatGPT-4 Powered Clinics Discover the groundbreaking impact of ChatGPT-4 on the healthcare industry! Explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing patient care, diagnostics, and medical research in this comprehensive guide. In this cutting-edge book, Dr. Harvey Castro and Philippe Gerwill take you on a journey through the world of AI-powered healthcare, uncovering the transformative potential of ChatGPT-4 in clinics and hospitals worldwide. Drawing from expert insights, case studies, and real-world examples, this book is a must-...

El futurista Gerd Leonhard vuelve a abrir nuevos caminos, reuniendo la urgencia humana de actualizar y automatizarlo todo - incluso la propia biología humana - con nuestra eterna búsqueda de libertad y felicidad. Antes de que sea demasiado tarde, hemos de detenernos y hacernos las grandes preguntas: ¿Cómo podemos acoger la tecnología sin convertirnos en ella? Cuando esto ocurra - gradualmente, luego súbitamente - la era de las máquinas creará el mayor hito de la vida humana sobre la Tierra.

"Imagining the Infinite" takes readers on an exhilarating journey into the world of matter replication, a concept made popular through various science fiction narratives. This thought-provoking exploration seamlessly blends hard science with the creative visions conjured up by Hollywood. Prepare to engage with theories from quantum physics to nanotechnology, delve into imagined applications for everything from food production to space exploration, and grapple with ethical and moral dilemmas surrounding this groundbreaking technology. Each chapter examines a different facet of matter ...

From mechanical looms to combustion engines to early computers, new technologies have always provoked panic about workers being replaced by machines. In the past, such fears have been misplaced, and many economists maintain that they remain so today. Yet in A World Without Work, Daniel Susskind shows why this time really is different. Advances in artificial intelligence mean that all kinds of jobs are increasingly at risk.

Step into the future, as Flourishing Together unveils a vivid journey of exploration and discovery in the exciting realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its connection with humanity. This ebook aiming to demystify the world of AI, invites readers into an immersive environment where the human-artificial intelligence partnership blooms. Commence with 'A Companion of Silicon The Human-AI Alliances', an insightful chapter that delineates the birth of an innovative era, explains the working of AI, and highlights the Human-AI synergy. Progress into 'Mechanisms of AI From Fiction to Reality', ...

**Discover the Power of Conversational AI with "The ChatGPT Chronicles"!**Are you intrigued by the world of artificial intelligence and its potential to revolutionize communication? Look no further! The ChatGPT Chronicles is your all-in-one comprehensive guide to the world of Conversational AI, offering you fresh insights and enabling you to master ChatGPT like a pro. Penned in an engaging and easy-to-understand way, this breakthrough eBook covers *EVERYTHING* you need to know to effectively implement, optimize, and understand ChatGPT. Spanning over 20 action-packed chapters, this eBook ...

Embark on a captivating journey through time and thought in "Dialogues with Tomorrow: Philosophical Conversations on the Future." This thought-provoking book bridges the gap between ancient philosophy and contemporary challenges, offering a unique exploration of how the wisdom of great philosophers like Socrates, Aristotle, and Nietzsche can illuminate our path in today’s rapidly changing world. Each chapter presents an imaginative dialogue between the author and historical philosophers, discussing modern topics such as digital technology, artificial intelligence, gender identity, ...