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 critical importance that constitutionalism plays in safeguarding freedom in a modern society. Whether our current civilization continues on wi...

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Democracy around the world is in trouble with the sudden rise of warlords in modern society. Insurance giant Lloyd's of London warns that even a m...

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Roland examines the role of religion and spirituality in the modern world including controversial ideas like reincarnation and mysticism. Some dan...

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Both Bank of America and the IMF warn of potential financial shocks ahead. In part two of 'Globalism versus Nationalism, historian Yuval Harari tal...

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Global civilization instability rises as North Korea demonstrates its first ICBM capable of reaching the US, Japan prepares its citizens for nuclea...

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In the first of a multi-part series on the impact of automation and AI on society conservative political commentators David Brooks and Gretchen Car...

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New warning signs from Europe point to future market instability. An industry insider explains the techniques used by the major internet companies...

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Roland examines the idea of 'alternative facts' and the reasons for the public's distrust of statistics and elites. Data journalist Mona Chalibi o...

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The latest economic data from China continue to raise questions about a possible sharp economic downturn as the Chinese Communist Party warns of 'G...

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Extremely dangerous global cyberattacks threaten a fragile civilization. An ancient supervolcano may have come close to wiping out humans. The ar...

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If a global economic collapse was imminent what would be the warning signs? Michigan Tech engineering students talk about their work on ultra chea...

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  • Added: Jul 05, 2017
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Futurist Ari Wallach suggests three ways to prepare for the (very) long term. Ted Fellow Anab Jain explains why we need to imagine different futur...

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  • Added: Jun 28, 2017
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More signs point to a sharp economic downturn in the near future. Five ways to maintain a positive outlook when times are tough. A synthetic biol...

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Several leading financiers warn of growing threats to the world economic system. Philosopher Michael Patrick Lynch talks about improving decision-...

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An Ivy League political scientist speaks forthrightly about the real reason for the rise of populism: Millions of Americans and Europeans have suf...

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  • Added: Jun 07, 2017
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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 in...

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  • Added: May 31, 2017
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New research on the effects of a nuclear electromagnetic pulse or EMP indicate that some effects may be less devastating than previously believed w...

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The 'wanacry' ransom cyber attack illustrates the vulnerability of complex, interconnected systems. Are US decision-makers underestimating North...

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Billionaire Industrialist and futurist Elon Musk describes some of his new projects for improving life for humans including building high speed tun...

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  • Added: May 10, 2017
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Mosquito borne diseases are set to cause major infections in the US this summer. A leading expert on North Korea and WMDs assesses the danger to i...

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  • Added: May 03, 2017
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