The Promise and Peril of Digital Mortality
Episode Description
Martine Rothblatt, Co-CEO and chair of United Therapeutics, and founder of Sirius Satellite Radio, discusses the future of humanity in her new book, "Virtually Human." More: http://knlg.net/1TnzOsW đź“‚ Technology
Brief Summary
Martine Rothblatt discusses her life, leadership, and the future of biotechnology and digital immortality.
Key points
- Martine Rothblatt: A Life of Innovation. Martine Rothblatt, a transgender woman and CEO, founded United Therapeutics to save her daughter.
- The Concept of Digital Immortality. Martine discusses how AI and big data could create digital versions of ourselves.
- The Future of Mind Clones. Exploring how mind clones could change our relationship with life and death.
- The Rise of Cyber Law. As technology evolves, so do the legal challenges surrounding virtual humans and their rights.
- Democratization Through Technology. Software spreads knowledge and access rapidly, changing lives globally.
- Transhumanism and Freedom of Movement. Exploring the philosophical roots of transhumanism and the instinct for human migration.
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Episode highlights
- Martine Rothblatt: A Life of InnovationMartine Rothblatt, a transgender woman and CEO, founded United Therapeutics to save her daughter.“I just wanted to save my daughter.”7:43Dec 3, 2015
- The Concept of Digital ImmortalityMartine discusses how AI and big data could create digital versions of ourselves.“Digital immortality is a wild thought.”14:45Dec 3, 2015
- The Future of Mind ClonesExploring how mind clones could change our relationship with life and death.“We will be able to talk to ourselves outside of ourselves.”19:11Dec 3, 2015
- The Rise of Cyber LawAs technology evolves, so do the legal challenges surrounding virtual humans and their rights.“These are going to be major legal issues.”22:05Dec 3, 2015
- Democratization Through TechnologySoftware spreads knowledge and access rapidly, changing lives globally.“Nothing spreads faster and more democratically than software.”25:55Dec 3, 2015
- Transhumanism and Freedom of MovementExploring the philosophical roots of transhumanism and the instinct for human migration.“I believe that if there aren’t tariffs on porkbelly’s and semiconductors, there shouldn’t be tariffs on people.”28:13Dec 3, 2015
Tension
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