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demographic-challenges
It addresses population decline and aging in countries like Japan, Germany, and China, and the implications for global stability.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-first Century's Greatest Dilemma (2023)Mustafa Suleyman; Michael Bhaskar
CHAPTER 12: THE DILEMMA
Chapter 12, titled 'The Dilemma,' explores the existential risks posed by advanced technologies such as AI and biosecurity threats, referencing historical catastrophes like World War I and the Aum Shinrikyo cult's biological weapons program. It discusses the potential for global disaster due to emerging technologies, the surveillance state as a response to these risks, and the demographic and resource challenges facing nations in the 21st century. The chapter draws on various expert analyses and forecasts to highlight the tension between technological progress and societal collapse.