PSA for LW futurists/academics
post by Dr_Manhattan · 2013-10-31T15:54:39.861Z · LW · GW · Legacy · 6 commentsRutgers was planning to offer a "Future of Humankind" course via Coursera, but I received this announcement today:
"Hello Future of Humankind registrants,
The Future of Humankind Course Staff"
Average Coursera offerings are in tens of thousands, and this might be a chance to make a large impact. Proper contacts with Rutgers could be easily established, I also have some direct contacts at Coursera.
(I'm specifically thinking about you http://lesswrong.com/user/James_Miller)
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comment by James_Miller · 2013-10-31T18:54:10.744Z · LW(p) · GW(p)
I do teach a course on the Economics of Future Technology at Smith College. I would be willing to explore this idea with people at Coursera if you want to put them in touch with me.
Replies from: None↑ comment by [deleted] · 2013-11-10T12:52:33.933Z · LW(p) · GW(p)
Sorry, social question, if you're at Smith College, are you the one who gives presentations about future lifestyles or alien races at ConBust every year?
Replies from: James_Miller↑ comment by James_Miller · 2013-11-10T17:43:43.827Z · LW(p) · GW(p)
No. I've never been to ConBust.
comment by John_Maxwell (John_Maxwell_IV) · 2013-11-02T23:16:39.667Z · LW(p) · GW(p)
It's worth thinking about the risks and benefits of exposing futurist ideas to a larger audience that may not be especially intelligent or rational.
Replies from: Dr_Manhattan↑ comment by Dr_Manhattan · 2013-11-06T20:02:44.616Z · LW(p) · GW(p)
What are your thoughts on this? One argument line is the curious kids are going to learn 'bout birds and bees one way or another, better it be from a good source than youtube.