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SUMMARY:A Discussion on the Desirability of Life Extension with Professor 
 John K. Davis - Professor John K. Davis
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260210T173000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260210T190000Z
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DESCRIPTION:With the rapid development of AI and biotechnologies (includin
 g those relating to germline gene editing\, brain-computer Interfaces\, li
 fe extension\, etc.) come vast powers to reshape ourselves and the natural
  world. As technological advances grant us new powers\, so do they blur so
 me boundaries between humans\, animals\, and machines\, prodding us to ask
  the question: what does it mean to be human? \n\nDrawing upon readings in
  the humanities (including philosophy\, theology\, literature\, etc.) and 
 the sciences\, this group will attempt to bridge the existential and empir
 ical study of human identity - and within that context\, ask if and how su
 ch reflections might help chart a path forward in relation to the right us
 es of new and potent technologies.  We will focus in particular on questio
 ns of human purpose\, place\, and flourishing within the natural order. \n
 \nThe reading group is open to students at all levels of study (including 
 medical students)\, as well as faculty. We will meet for about 1 hour\, tw
 ice per term. \n\nUnder the umbrella of the medical humanities\, this will
  be a casual reading and discussion group. The readings for each session w
 ill be introduced by a different participant - and the readings for each s
 ession will take a total of roughly 1 hour to complete. \nSpeakers:\nProfe
 ssor John K. Davis
LOCATION:Online
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URL:https://talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/3853211f-797c-4046-ac70-694c51d517e1/
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