The Next Chapter

Series produced by Allen Hundley

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The Next Chapter is a weekly one-hour public affairs program that looks at where we are going as a species, do we really want to go there, and what are our options. The program features interviews with academics and scientists about future trends in society, politics, economics, science, and technology.

The Next Chapter examines such controversial, cutting edge ideas as the Seldyn Paradigm, the Strangelove Paradox, Martin Ford's description of a society where virtually all the work is done by machines, the Singularity of Ray Kurzweil and others, and philosopher Nick Bostrom's theory of reality as a simulation by a super civilization. These ideas are the often discussed among the educated elite. They are likely to shape the future of humanity in the 21st Century.

The Next Chapter looks at their political and social implications while bringing these ideas to a far broader audience. Is this the direction we as a species really want to go? What will happen to traditional family life, to religion and spirituality, and to the political liberties we enjoy today? Are there other options and if so what are they?

Of particular concern is how to solve problems common to many of the major world powers. While each has a distinctive history, culture, and political system they all appear to suffer from endemic corruption of the political process, a creeping erosion of civil liberties, and excessive concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a small elite.

Can we direct our future? Tune into The Next Chapter to find out.

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The Next Chapter examines such controversial, cutting edge ideas as the Seldyn Paradigm, the Strangelove Paradox, Martin Ford's description of a society where virtually all the work is done by machines, the Singularity of Ray Kurzweil and others, and philosopher Nick Bostrom's theory of reality as a simulation by a super civilization. These ideas are the often discussed among the educated elite. They are likely to shape the future of humanity in the 21st Century. The Next Chapter looks at their political and social implications while bringing these ideas to a far broader audience. Is this the direction we as a species really want to go? What will happen to traditional family life, to religion and spirituality, and to the political liberties we enjoy today? Are there other... Show full description


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The withdrawal of Britain from the EU is likely to have far reaching consequences. Neuroscientist Suzana Herculano-Houzel talks about the surprisin...

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  • Added: Jun 29, 2016
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Both the 'superbug' and the Zika virus infect Rio De Janeiro, site of this year's Olympics. Russia's massive military modernization threatens world...

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  • Added: Jun 15, 2016
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Economist Robert Frank talks about the effect of luck on our lives. An infection resistant to all existing antibiotics arrives in the US. Japanes...

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  • Added: May 31, 2016
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Five modifications to existing models of democratic government could stem corruption and incompetence. Balancing national security with freedom of...

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  • Added: May 25, 2016
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With government corruption and incompetence widespread, would Hunt's five laws of governance help? A prominent science reporter talks about gene d...

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  • Added: May 18, 2016
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A new British report on global catastrophic risks highlights the danger of a genetically engineered pandemic as it lists actions governments could ...

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  • Added: May 04, 2016
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China creates its own gold exchange to compete with London. The international banking system is under cyber attack. A cognitive scientist poses th...

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  • Added: Apr 26, 2016
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Loss of jobs to intelligent machines fuels political unrest around the world. What a solution to the jobs conundrum might look like. Part 2 of Nei...

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Gene editing technologies, artificial intelligence and the future of humanity. AI expert Neil Jacobstein argues against allowing robots to ever con...

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  • Added: Apr 12, 2016
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A new gene editing technology presents both opportunities and dangers. A social psychologist talks about the meaning of wisdom and how to use it i...

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  • Added: Apr 06, 2016
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Crispr gene splicing technology could be the key to saving humanity in a global catastrophe. Homo sapiens is proving that it has the discipline to ...

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  • Added: Mar 29, 2016
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The attacks in Belgium point to a greater danger. Thinking about a post-Darwinian Civilization. An electrical engineer explains how to protect you...

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  • Added: Mar 23, 2016
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A new scientific breakthrough could result in Homo sapiens splitting into two species. Author Simon Sinek talks about key values that motivate us t...

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  • Added: Mar 16, 2016
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America's largest bank recommends gold. The pros and cons of owning gold. A leading genetics researcher talks about 'designer babies' Guest: Prof....

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  • Added: Mar 10, 2016
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A major international bank recommends buying gold. The White House says 83% of jobs paying under $20/hr could be eliminated by automation. A thou...

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  • Added: Mar 01, 2016
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A regional Federal Reserve Bank president calls for breaking up the big banks. Sarah Chayes talks about government corruption around the world and ...

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  • Added: Feb 23, 2016
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Is the global economy really in trouble? Implementing the Age of Fulfillment overcomes the loss of jobs due to automation. Psychologist Richard Nis...

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  • Added: Feb 16, 2016
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Prominent bankers warn of the danger of a global crash. The Age of Fulfillment and how to fund it. Psychologist Richard Nisbett talks about faulty...

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  • Added: Feb 09, 2016
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Abrupt climate change is historical fact. What caused it and could modern societies cope with it today? Advances in 3D printers and genomics stre...

  • Added: Feb 02, 2016
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Advances in technology allow for less dependence on centralized systems. Separating noise from substance in human organizational development. Organ...

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  • Added: Jan 27, 2016
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