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Stardust and Stewardship

- Interstellar Ethics and the Future of Humanity

About Stardust and Stewardship

Are we destined for galactic greatness, or will the cosmos expose our fatal flaws? Stardust and Stewardship launches readers on a mind-bending exploration of the philosophical and ethical minefields we'll face as we step out into the universe. This captivating book delves into: The Great Silence: Are we alone in the cosmos, and what obligations does that bring?Terraforming & Colonization: The ethics of making other worlds our own, and the dangers of repeating Earth's mistakes.Humanity 2.0: Can - and should - we genetically engineer ourselves for life among the stars?Cosmic Loneliness: How discovering our place in the universe might redefine what it means to be human.Space Law: The urgent need for a new framework of planetary ethics.Moral Rollercoasters: Analyzing potential dilemmas of first contact, resource conflicts, and the hard choices of the interstellar age.Both thought-provoking and accessible, Stardust and Stewardship is a must-read for anyone gazing at the stars and wondering not just "What's out there?" but "Who will we become out there?"

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9798884501904
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Published:
  • March 10, 2024
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x2 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 50 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: July 10, 2025

Description of Stardust and Stewardship

Are we destined for galactic greatness, or will the cosmos expose our fatal flaws? Stardust and Stewardship launches readers on a mind-bending exploration of the philosophical and ethical minefields we'll face as we step out into the universe.
This captivating book delves into: The Great Silence: Are we alone in the cosmos, and what obligations does that bring?Terraforming & Colonization: The ethics of making other worlds our own, and the dangers of repeating Earth's mistakes.Humanity 2.0: Can - and should - we genetically engineer ourselves for life among the stars?Cosmic Loneliness: How discovering our place in the universe might redefine what it means to be human.Space Law: The urgent need for a new framework of planetary ethics.Moral Rollercoasters: Analyzing potential dilemmas of first contact, resource conflicts, and the hard choices of the interstellar age.Both thought-provoking and accessible, Stardust and Stewardship is a must-read for anyone gazing at the stars and wondering not just "What's out there?" but "Who will we become out there?"

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