Catastrophic Conference
Here's a reminder about an opportunity to learn a lot and engage in discussion about the issue of really big and dangerous risks...
Global Catastrophic Risks Conference
July 17-20, Oxford, UK
In July, the Future of Humanity Institute will play host to a number of leading experts on a range of different global catastrophic risks. The conference in Oxford is intended to advance knowledge and increase academic interest in this neglected area and provide a forum to discuss the common problems and methodologies which affect the study of global catastrophic risks.The term global catastrophic risk refers to the possibility of serious damage to human well-being on a global scale. Using this definition, an immensely diverse collection of events could constitute global catastrophes: potential factors range from volcanic eruptions to pandemic infections, nuclear accidents to worldwide tyrannies, out-of-control scientific experiments to climatic changes, and cosmic hazards to economic collapse.
This event is built around a new book composed of essays on the full range of global catastrophic risks. Chris Phoenix and I co-authored a chapter on advanced nanotechnology for the book, and we will make a joint presentation at the conference on the subject of "Small Machines, Big Choices: The Looming Impacts of Molecular Manufacturing."
If you're in the area at that time, I hope we'll see you at the conference!
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