Global Catastrophic Risks (book)

Global Catastrophic Risks
Authors Nick Bostrom, Milan M. Ćirković
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

  1. "Global Catastrophic Risks: Paperback: Nick Bostrom - Oxford University Press". ukcatalogue.oup.com. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  2. "Global Catastrophic Risks" (PDF). webcache.googleusercontent.com. Retrieved 2015-11-03.


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