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These 23 Principles Could Help Us Avoid An AI Apocalypse
Science fiction author Isaac Asimov famously predicted that we’ll one day have to program robots with a set of laws that protect us from our mechanical creations. But before we get there, we need rules to ensure that, at the most fundamental level, we’re developing AI responsibly and safely. At a recent gathering, a group…
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10 Horrifying Technologies That Should Never Be Allowed To Exist
As we head deeper into the 21st century, we’re starting to catch a glimpse of the fantastic technological possibilities that await. But we’re also starting to get a grim sense of the potential horrors. Here are 10 frightening technologies that should never, ever, come into existence.
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Could Game Theory Be Used To Prevent Human Extinction?
Game theory is a powerful tool for understanding strategic behaviour in economics, business, and politics. But some experts say its true power may lie in its ability to help us navigate a perilous future.
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WWI And Climate Change Show How Bad We Are At Confronting Catastrophe
The onset of World War I and the current climate change crisis have a lot more in common than you might think. Here’s why the two historical events are eerily similar — and why it’s so damn hard for us to prevent a self-inflicted disaster that everyone knows is coming.