Novacene
Novacene
The Approaching Era of Superintelligent Machines
About This Book
Published in 2019, Novacene offers a provocative glimpse into Earth's imminent future, where humanity faces twin threats from climate catastrophe and the rise of sentient artificial intelligence. According to the author, these superintelligent machines will inaugurate a distinct phase in planetary history—what he terms the Novacene epoch. With sweeping breadth, this work examines humanity's current predicament while advancing a bold thesis about cosmic purpose and humanity's role within it.
Who Should Read This?
- People concerned about environmental catastrophe and planetary survival
- Technology skeptics anxious about rapid AI development
- Readers interested in theories connecting human existence to cosmic purpose
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