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86 | Martin Rees on Threats to Humanity, Prospects for Posthumanity, and Life in the Universe

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Exploring Global Threats and the Challenge of Collective Action

This chapter explores existential risks associated with new technologies and human actions, highlighting threats like nuclear weapons, biological risks, and climate change. It emphasizes the need for innovative solutions and global cooperation, particularly regarding the UK's goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

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