WHEN TECHNOLOGY AND HUMANITY CROSS

• Brain-to-Brain Interfaces


  Information from each Sender is transmitted over the internet to the Receiver's brain via a Computer-Brain Interface (CBI) based on TMS
• BrainNet


  Allows an arbitrary number of interactions between the Senders and the Receiver as they collaborate to solve a task
• Brain-to-Brain Interfaces


  Scientists have discovered a way for brains to communicate directly using electroencephalographs (EEGs) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
• Self-Replicating Systems and Molecular Manufacturing


  Self-replicating systems are seen as an economical method for exploring space
• Artificial Intelligence Driven Automation

  Artificial intelligence (AI) programs enable better automation and efficiency in various sectors, including the finance industry
• Real-time satellite surveillance video


  Is being utilized for various purposes, including tracking the status of the Earth
• Astronaut bioethics


  Are being considered for colonizing Mars and long-term space missions
• Wearable Technology


  Has potential benefits in education, health monitoring, but also raises concerns about privacy
• State-Sponsored Hacktivism and Soft War


  Soft war incorporates tactics other than armed forces for political ends, including hacktivism and cyber warfare
• Pathogen enhancement research


  Aims to understand and treat viruses while also enhancing plant health
• Robot Swarms

  Autonomous robot swarms have potential uses in various fields such as search and rescue, construction, and medicine
• Artificial Life Forms


  Research on artificial life forms focuses on synthetic biology and the creation of life forms for specific purposes
• Progress has been made in creating synthetic chromosomes and assembling DNA fragments
• Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine


  Regenerative medicine aims to repair tissue lost due to age, disease, or damage, offering hope for conditions beyond repair with other treatments
• Soft War


  Is a concept involving tactics other than armed forces to achieve political goals, including the rights and duties of individuals during armed struggle
• Fantasy


  The idea that new technologies can liberate humanity from the human condition
• According to David Mattin, the 21st century will be characterized by human qualities and experiences
• Humanity


  • Derived from the Latin word "humanitas," meaning human nature or kindness
  • Refers to the human race and the qualities that make us human, such as love, compassion, and creativity
• Robotics


  • Has become integral to daily life, offering precision and efficiency
  • Smart intelligence in robotics is increasingly utilized in various applications
• Technology has permeated every aspect of modern life


  Affecting behaviors like texting and online sharing
• Increased exposure to information


  May impact emotional well-being, especially among teenagers
• The Future of Humanity (Nick Bostrom, 2009)

  • Extinction: Humans could face extinction through transformation, evolution, or dying out
  • Recurrent Collapse: Humanity may reach a state of stasis, possibly after cycles of collapse and regeneration
  • Plateau: Human civilization may reach a technological level where further advancement becomes difficult
  • Post-humanity: Human existence could be radically transformed by advanced medical and technological enhancements