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How Civilization Could Destroy Itself — And 4 Ways We Could Prevent It by
“Humanity is on its way to creating a “black ball”: a technological breakthrough that could destroy us all says philosopher Nick Bostrom. In this incisive, surprisingly light-hearted conversation with Head of TED Chris Anderson, Bostrom outlines the vulnerabilities we could face if (or when) our inventions spiral beyond our control — and explores how we can prevent our future demise.”
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