Institute for Technology and Humanity

Institute for Technology and Humanity, University of Cambridge - Shaping technological transformations for the benefit of humanity and our world.

[Institute for Technology and Humanity @Cambridge_ITH]

Read the in-depth profile of our new Institute for technology and Humanity on the University of Cambridge News: https://t.co/eXNf4Dr5b5 @Cambridge_Uni @CamArtsHums

[Stephen Cave @stephenjcave]

Surely the greatest accolade a philosopher could hope for? 😂
I found out via @TheScotsman that my work has inspired a comedy show at @edfringe (by @hannahwhitters)
'Death Becomes Us', reviewed (favourably!) here https://t.co/kouqH0Ug0F (I sadly haven't seen it!)

[CHIA Cambridge @CHIA_Cambridge]

Exciting news! CHIA is hiring academic staff:
Two Assistant Professors and one Teaching Associate in Human-Inspired AI.

For full details and how to apply, see
https://t.co/2qK76xshJE
Deadline: 1 Sept., 2024

https://t.co/4l8tVgdpAG
Deadline: 30 September, 2024

@Cambridge_Uni

[Future Intelligence @LeverhulmeCFI]

New publication! 📢
*Whiteness in Digital Technology* an introduction and overview, by @stephenjcave @KerryAMcInerney and @DrDihal for the Handbook of Critical Whiteness. Available here: https://t.co/hVL60OIBN6

[Nick Spencer @theosnick]

How do you feel about living forever? And should you want to? Listen in to my conversation with @stephenjcave in which we talk about immortality, both religious and scientific: https://t.co/xgifyyPdOd

[Dr Tomasz Hollanek @TomaszHollanek]

Good to finally share - our work on the ethics of ‘deadbots’, simulating the deceased with AI, and on new design standards for the digital afterlife industry - effect of collaboration with Kasia Nowaczyk-Basińska. Out with Philosophy & Technology 🙌 https://t.co/SGNL0ogACT

[Institute for Technology and Humanity @Cambridge_ITH]

ITH Director @stephenjcave asks whether we can live forever in this week's @FT https://t.co/mTSSoKhMnH

[Centre for the Study of Existential Risk @CSERCambridge]

We're also excited to announce @harari_yuval has joined CSER as a Research Fellow, the first appointment in the @Cambridge_ITH Distinguished Fellowship programme!

https://t.co/POP7jwM4kh

[Stephen Cave @stephenjcave]

Are we on the verge of a breakthrough in angi-ageing remedies? And if so, are we ready?
My books essay in the FT, rounding up the latest research: https://t.co/LWbWTm92Cs

[Seán Ó hÉigeartaigh @S_OhEigeartaigh]

Very much looking forward to taking part in this tonight at Exeter, alongside great experts like Sabina Leonelli and Atoosa Kasirzadeh. Consider coming along!

[Future Intelligence @LeverhulmeCFI]

What role can “compute” play in AI governance?

A major new 19-author report argues that governing computing power (‘compute’) can help AI governance be more effective and targeted.

A quick thread - and you can read our blog post for more:

[Future Intelligence @LeverhulmeCFI]

Fans of the @TheGoodRobot1 Podcast? You can go to their book launch on the 4th March and hear from the hosts Kerry McInerney and Eleanor Drage about why technology needs feminism! Link to book below!

[Future Intelligence @LeverhulmeCFI]

📢 We are excited to share that we are hiring a new Assistant Professor! If you have a background in the policy or law of AI, data and algorithms, and you enjoy teaching, or know someone who does, check out the advert below!
https://t.co/QVDIa4ywDS

[The Mortal Atheist - Blog @mortal_atheist]

When I finished Stephen Cave's "Immortality: The Quest to Live Forever and How It Drives Civilization," I was brimming with questions about death anxiety, mortality, and secular appeals to eternity.
Many thanks for obliging me, @stephenjcave
https://t.co/3NSk1dyaCx

[Centre for the Study of Existential Risk @CSERCambridge]

In CSER's November Newsletter
https://t.co/46tEVtJ4eE

*@Cambridge_ITH launched with an event featuring speakers including Institute Director @stephenjcave, CSER co-founder @LordMartinRees, UofC V-C Deborah Prentice, & FT Journalist & Provost of @Kings_College, @gilliantett.

[Taylor&Francis News @tandfnewsroom]

If you had the choice, would you live forever?

@stephenjcave and John Martin Fischer draw from myth, literature and more as they explore whether a long life should be the answer to forever.

Read more ⬇⬇
https://t.co/4HFNpKd9Fz

[Stephen Cave @stephenjcave]

Thoughtful discussion of my new book (with John Martin Fischer) - 'Should You Choose to Live Forever?' in the Sunday Times today. ����
Their conclusion: it's hard not to want to... @thetimes @tandfnewsroom
https://t.co/Ai3n8ZpJgF
Book can be found here: https://t.co/5NjQurtua8

[Institute for Technology and Humanity @Cambridge_ITH]

The Sunday Times (columnist Dominic Lawson) describes the launch of our new Institute as “the most significant story of the week” 🥳😃
https://t.co/J8Iz4D3SLw
Read more about the Institute here: https://t.co/eXNf4Dr5b5

[Matthew Connelly @mattspast]

Terrific to see this recognition of the cost-effectiveness of managing high-impact risks. @CSERCambridge will keep working this problem.

[Centre for the Study of Existential Risk @CSERCambridge]

📢New paper by @FreyJephcott out now!

Ineffective responses to unlikely outbreaks: Hypothesis building in newly-emerging infectious disease outbreaks

Read more from Freya in the thread below⬇️

[Stephen Cave @stephenjcave]

Should You Choose to Live Forever?
🎉Newest book, out today with @routledgebooks
Co-authored with the brilliant John Martin Fischer, this book debates the pros and cons of pursuing longer lives.
https://t.co/5NjQurtua8