Discussion: Robots, Transhumanism and Life Beyond Earth

Are humans the culmination of the universe and will we determine the fate of our planet this century?

What does the future hold for humans, and does faith have any part to play in the race to upgrade our bodies and escape our planet? I was recently privileged to have a conversation with the Astronomer Royal, Lord Martin Rees, discussing these very questions. It was filmed as part of the Premier series The Big Conversation.

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