Published Apr 4, 2016
Richard Jones on Transhumanism
Physicist Richard Jones dismantles the ambitious goals of transhumanism, questioning the feasibility of consciousness uploading and exploring the realities of technological innovation. With host Russ Roberts, they delve into nanotechnology's biological basis, government’s role in tech progress, and the inadequacies of GDP in capturing true innovation.
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