Avoiding the Great Filter: Illuminating Pathways to Humanity's Future in the Cosmos
At the pinnacle of technological prowess, humanity is uniquely empowered to bring about its own collapse.
In their fascinating narrative, JIANG and ROSEN leverage their broad professional experiences to explore pathways that transcend basic survival to arrive at a thriving advanced technological society extending into the vast, mysterious universe. Their solutions point the way to a prosperous multi-world future, providing a comprehensive roadmap for humanity to overcome existential threats and flourish on Earth and beyond.
...an inspiring, no-nonsense guide to securing humanity’s future! The authors explain complex risks—nuclear war, climate collapse, and AI—in clear, everyday language, then offer practical solutions you can actually imagine happening.
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JONATHAN H. JIANG’s (PhD) areas of expertise are Earth sciences and astrophysics. He has over 300 peer-reviewed publications. As a Senior Research Scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, he has earned three NASA Exceptional Achievement Medals. He also serves on the National Academies’ Committee for Human Mars Exploration Science Strategy, shaping scientific goals for Mars missions.
PHILIP E. ROSEN (M.Sc.) enjoyed a distinguished career in the energy industry. Today, he focuses on independent research, exploring the evolution of technological civilizations, astrophysics, and human space exploration. His work reflects a deep commitment to advancing understanding in these fields.
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