Chapter
The Ethics of Designing Effective Weapons.
46:42 - 52:58 (06:15)
The precision and effectiveness of weapons are often prioritized over their ethical considerations when designing them. While humans are capable of acknowledging the ethics of killing others, there are still protocols in place, such as a kill switch, to prevent rogue elements from misusing these weapons.
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The design of weapons must consider the depth of ethics and morals that humans possess, even in the act of killing others.
46:42 - 51:18 (04:35)
Summary
The design of weapons must consider the depth of ethics and morals that humans possess, even in the act of killing others. Protocols are essential in preventing a rogue element from triggering a global war with the use of weapons such as nuclear missiles.
ChapterThe Ethics of Designing Effective Weapons.
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Sam Harris, in a four-hour podcast, discusses how bioengineering viruses can lead to the destruction of human civilization.
51:19 - 52:58 (01:39)
Summary
Sam Harris, in a four-hour podcast, discusses how bioengineering viruses can lead to the destruction of human civilization. The world of bioengineering is making it easier to engineer pathogens, and while some worry about the consequences, others remain optimistic.