Our Final Hour

Book • 2003
In 'Our Final Hour', Sir Martin Rees explores the potential dangers of modern technology, including bioterrorism, nanotechnology, and environmental disasters, which could threaten human survival.

He suggests that humanity's future might depend on expanding into space and implementing regulations on scientific research.

Rees also discusses the possibility of major bioterrorist attacks and advocates for arms control and responsible use of technology.

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