Global Catastrophic Risks (book)
Authors | Nick Bostrom, Milan M. Ćirković |
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Language | English |
Subject | Global catastrophic risks |
Genre | Non-fiction |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Publication date | 2011 |
ISBN | 978-0199606504 |
Preceded by | Human Enhancement |
Followed by | Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies |
Global Catastrophic Risks (2011) is a non-fiction book edited by philosopher Nick Bostrom and astronomer Milan M. Ćirković. The book is about issues such as asteroid impacts, gamma-ray bursts, Earth-based natural catastrophes, nuclear war, terrorism, global warming, biological weapons, totalitarianism, advanced nanotechnology, artificial general intelligence, and social collapse. The book also addresses over-arching issues such as policy responses and methods for predicting and managing catastrophes.[1][2]
References
- ↑ "Global Catastrophic Risks: Paperback: Nick Bostrom - Oxford University Press". ukcatalogue.oup.com. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
- ↑ "Global Catastrophic Risks" (PDF). webcache.googleusercontent.com. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
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