Discussion of "The Path to Singularity"

This event will be held online via Google Meet.

Event Summary

In a rapidly changing world, are we on the brink of creating technology that outpaces our ability to control it?

Join us for an engaging online discussion with renowned astrophysicist and author J. Craig Wheeler as he explores the key themes of his latest book, "The Path to Singularity: How Technology Will Challenge the Future of Humanity." Wheeler takes a critical look at groundbreaking technologies—AI, genetic engineering, automation—and the profound ethical dilemmas they pose.

In this conversation, Wheeler will address the impact of automation on jobs, AI's potential to shape human decision-making, the future of individuality in a connected world, and the societal implications of extending human life or migrating to space. Don’t miss this chance to hear from the author himself, a regular attendee of Austin Forum events, as he discusses the future of humanity and how we can shape our technological destiny.

Key topics include:

• The future of jobs in an age of automation
- The role of AI in shaping human decisions and actions
• The ethical implications of genetic engineering
• The possibility of a collective consciousness and the future of individuality
• Resource depletion, population control, and the prospect of space migration
• The societal impact of breakthroughs in aging and perpetual youth

Registration and Attendance Instructions

Online via Google Meet

Once you register via Ticketbud, you will receive the direct link in your confirmation email. You will also receive the link in a reminder email one day before the event.

We will not admit anyone who attempts to join the meeting 15 minutes past the start time.