A Dangerous Master: How to Keep Technology from Slipping Beyond Our Control - Softcover

Wallach, Wendell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1591813166 ISBN 13: 9781591813163

Publisher: Sentient Publications, 2024

Synopsis

There is no doubt that we're in an era of remarkable scientific advancement. From nanotechnology to synthetic organisms, new technologies are poised to radically transform life as we know it. However, with profound growth comes profound risk. In A Dangerous Master, renowned ethicist Wendell Wallach explores the challenges of these advancements. Despite the great promise of scientific discovery, Wallach argues that we could unleash a wide array of forces beyond human control. This captivating and informative analysis examines both the fear and the hype around our incredible progress while proposing solutions to regain control of our technological future. Wallach's narrative offers stark warnings alongside hope, compelling us to confront the practical--and moral--dimensions of our creations.

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About the Author

Wendell Wallach has gained international recognition as an expert on the ethics and governance of emerging technologies, with a focus on artificial intelligence and biotechnologies. He currently serves as a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs (CCEIA), where he is the founder and co-director of the AI and Equality Initiative. Additionally, Wallach holds the position of senior advisor to The Hastings Center and is a scholar at the Yale University Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics, where he chaired Technology and Ethics studies for eleven years. Alongside Colin Allen, he co-authored the widely cited book Moral Machines: Teaching Robots Right from Wrong, which explores the potential for implementing moral decision-making capabilities in AI.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sentient Publications
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1591813166
• ISBN 13: 9781591813163
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 342