‘I’ve watched the Terminator films, which play on our darkest fears about robots,’ said Mr Barbato. ‘Clearly, if a type of killer cyborg evolved, it might easily lead to a breakdown of morals and consciousness, the degradation of life and the disintegration of human civilisation.’
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L-R: Huw Price, Jaan Tallinn and Martin Rees. Photo credit: Dwayne Senior (copyright)
«we should even consider the sci-fi scenario that a network of computers could develop a mind of its own and threaten us –Martin Rees
«we should even consider the sci-fi scenario that a network of computers could develop a mind of its own and threaten us --Martin Rees
With so much at stake, we need to do a better job of understanding the risks of potentially catastrophic –Huw Price
With so much at stake, we need to do a better job of understanding the risks of potentially catastrophic --Huw Price
« Our instincts don’t care about saving the Universe » – Jaan Tallinn
« Our instincts don’t care about saving the Universe » - Jaan Tallinn
‘Terminator’ Studies Center Launched at Cambridge – YouTube
The Centre for the Study of Existential Risk looks at the "four greatest threats to humanity," including rogue biotechnology.
Cambridge Uni To Study The Terminator | News | Comedy Central UK and Ireland
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« The seriousness of these risks is difficult to assess, but that in itself seems a cause for concern, given how much is at stake »
« The seriousness of these risks is difficult to assess, but that in itself seems a cause for concern, given how much is at stake »