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Can Biotechnology Abolish Suffering?
Written by David Pearce and Magnus Vinding
Narrated by Brandon Woodall
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Suffering
Ethics
Genetic Engineering
Negative Utilitarianism
Biotechnology
Technological Singularity
Chosen One
Power of Knowledge
Mad Scientist
Mind Over Matter
Advanced Technology
Virtual Reality
Utopia/dystopia
Genetic Modification
Reluctant Hero
Happiness
Superintelligence
Utilitarianism
Pain
Consciousness
About this audiobook
Can Biotechnology Abolish Suffering? is a collection of essays by utilitarian philosopher David Pearce. The essays deal with a variety of subjects, including the abolition of suffering through biotechnology, negative utilitarianism, our obligations toward non-human animals, the nature of consciousness, and the future of intelligent life.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherThe Neuroethics Foundation
Release dateAug 30, 2019
ISBN9781094210438
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