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The Precipice Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity

Paperback • 2021 • English • 1. edition

The Precipice Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity

By Toby Ord

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What existential threats does humanity face? And how can we secure our future? 'The Precipice is a powerful book . . . Ord's love for humanity and hope for its future is infectious' Spectator 'Ord's analysis of the science is exemplary . . . Thrillingly written' Sunday Times We live during the most important era of human history. In the twentieth century, we developed the means to destroy ourselves - without developing the moral framework to ensure we won't. This is the Precipice, and how...Show more

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ISBN

9781526600233

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing

Published year

2021

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

The Precipice Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity

Format

Paperback

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