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July 2005

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A philosophical quest for our biggest problems

Oxford philosopher and transhumanist Nick Bostrom examines the future of humankind and asks whether we might alter the fundamental nature of humanity to solve our most intrinsic problems.

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Oxford philosopher and transhumanist Nick Bostrom examines the future of humankind and asks whether we might alter the fundamental nature of humanity to solve our most intrinsic problems.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

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Nick Bostrom works on big questions: What should we do, as individuals and as a species, to optimize our long-term prospects?

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