Lester explores the ethical and existential challenges posed by exponentially advancing technologies-namely robotics and artificial intelligence. He warns of how advanced robotics-particularly androids-could replace all human labor, unravel the family unit, and challenge the fundamental human needs for meaning and purpose. He analyzes the potential rise of technocratic oligarchy, where the few control the many through increasingly disruptive technologies threatening political order, the erosion of rights, and social stability. Lester's work emphasizes the importance of preserving human dignity and the delicate social fabric that binds us in a world facing unprecedented technological upheaval.
By:
Chad Lester Imprint: Chad Lester Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 5mm
Weight: 109g ISBN:9798989612178 Pages: 86 Publication Date:01 January 2026 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
