Global Catastrophic Risks
Download or Read eBook Global Catastrophic Risks PDF written by Nick Bostrom and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-09-29 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Nick Bostrom |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 577 |
Release | : 2011-09-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199606504 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199606501 |
Rating | : 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Global Catastrophic Risks by : Nick Bostrom
Book excerpt: A Global Catastrophic Risk is one that has the potential to inflict serious damage to human well-being on a global scale. This book focuses on such risks arising from natural catastrophes (Earth-based or beyond), nuclear war, terrorism, biological weapons, totalitarianism, advanced nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and social collapse.