Name: How civilization could destroy itself -- and 4 ways we could prevent it
Uploaded: 2019-12-19T15:58:22Z
Duration: 20 min 59 s
Description: 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.

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.

Nick Bostrom: How civilization could destroy itself -- and 4 ways we could prevent it

How civilization could destroy itself -- and 4 ways we could prevent it

*Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies*

technology

future

philosophy

humanity

society

vulnerability

machine learning

TED Stage Talk