Rather than turning exclusively to cognitive science and contemporary ethical theories, Hershock shows how classical Confucian and Socratic philosophies help to make visible what a history of choices about remaking ourselves through control biased technology has rendered invisible. But it is in Buddhist thought and practice that Hershock finds the tools for valuing and training our attention, resisting the colonization of consciousness, and engendering a more equitable and diversity-enhancing human-technology-world relationship. Focusing on who we need to be present as to avoid a future in which machines prevent us from either making or learning from our own mistakes, Hershock offers a constructive response to the unprecedented perils of intelligent technology and seamlessly blends ancient and contemporary philosophies to envision how to realize its equally unprecedented promises.
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How we’re harming the planet and ourselves
Human-caused changes in the global environment, such as deforestation and air pollution, are increasingly threatening our own health and well-being, according to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Samuel Myers.
In an interview on the NPR radio show “Living on Earth” that aired the week of November 27, 2020, Myers principal research scientist, planetary health, at Harvard Chan School, and director of Harvard University’s Planetary Health Alliance discussed how our own disruptions to the planet’s natural systems are increasing the risk both of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, and non-infectious diseases.
How curing the planet s ills protects human health Earth has been diagnosed with many health problems. Scientist and doctor Samuel Myers says looking after the planet will protect human health.
In a year that has seen wildfires rage in many parts of the world, mega-storms hit others and a novel virus spill over from animals to humans affecting people across the planet, scientists are drawing an ever-clearer link between the importance of a healthy environment and humans.
A new book, Planetary Health: Protecting Nature to Protect Ourselves , looks at the environmental problems the planet is facing and tries to envision ways out. Samuel Myers, a medical doctor and research scientist in planetary health at Harvard University, co-edited the book.
102million disposable face masks being thrown away each week in UK
Nearly one in five people (18%) think that disposable masks should go in the recycling bin
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A new campaign to encourage the nation to switch to reusable facemasks has been launched today, as research for North London Waste Authority (NLWA) reveals that 102 million single-use facemasks are being disposed of each week in the UK.