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Scientists predict that the pioneers on Mars will transition into a new post-human species using scientific advances not regulated on Earth.
57:12 - 1:00:52 (03:39)
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Scientists predict that the pioneers on Mars will transition into a new post-human species using scientific advances not regulated on Earth. This raises ethical questions about the relationship between evolved humans and their electronic counterparts.
ChapterPhilosophy and Mars Colonization
Episode#305 – Martin Rees: Black Holes, Alien Life, Dark Matter, and the Big Bang
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The question of whether electronic robots would be a zombie or would it be conscious and self-aware is still up for philosophical debate.
1:00:52 - 1:03:45 (02:53)
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The question of whether electronic robots would be a zombie or would it be conscious and self-aware is still up for philosophical debate. Depending on the answer, it may affect our perspective of whether we welcome or deplore the future of post-human entities.
ChapterPhilosophy and Mars Colonization
Episode#305 – Martin Rees: Black Holes, Alien Life, Dark Matter, and the Big Bang
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker talks about the importance of investing in long-term solutions for climate change and how space exploration is an inspiring task for humans to undertake.
1:03:45 - 1:06:37 (02:51)
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The speaker talks about the importance of investing in long-term solutions for climate change and how space exploration is an inspiring task for humans to undertake.
ChapterPhilosophy and Mars Colonization
Episode#305 – Martin Rees: Black Holes, Alien Life, Dark Matter, and the Big Bang
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Amidst criticism of billionaires investing in expensive and seemingly frivolous projects like space travel, one commentator argues that these individuals are fostering opportunities for valuable research and development that otherwise would not be pursued.
1:06:37 - 1:08:18 (01:41)
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Amidst criticism of billionaires investing in expensive and seemingly frivolous projects like space travel, one commentator argues that these individuals are fostering opportunities for valuable research and development that otherwise would not be pursued.