The Longevity of human civilisation

In December 2013, the US Library of Congress hosted a panel discussion on whether the longevity of human civilisation will be imperilled or enhanced by world-changing technologies. A broad spectrum of fascinating thinkers were assembled, including scientists, humanists, journalists and science-fiction authors. Watch the debate on YouTube here.

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