biological-risk-amplification
Historical examples of accidental pathogen leaks and reemergence of viruses illustrate how biotechnology advances can inadvertently increase global fragility.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-first Century's Greatest Dilemma (2023)Mustafa Suleyman; Michael Bhaskar
Chapter 10, 'Fragility Amplifiers,' examines how technological vulnerabilities and advances amplify systemic fragility, particularly through cyberattacks like WannaCry and NotPetya that disrupted critical infrastructure such as the NHS. It explores the rise of AI-driven threats including deepfakes, AI-guided drone warfare, and sophisticated disinformation campaigns, highlighting the increasing risks posed by state and non-state actors leveraging these technologies. The chapter also discusses historical precedents of accidental biological leaks and the potential consequences of emerging biotechnologies, emphasizing the urgent need for collective action to mitigate these amplified fragilities.