Rice Webcast Archive: Robert Curl on Human Survival, Rice University, January 20, 2004

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Robert F. Curl, Jr.
Is our intelligence impairing our chances for survival?

Speakers:	James Pomerantz, Robert F. Curl, Jr.
Location:	Kyle Morrow Room, Fondren Library, Rice University
Date:	January 20, 2004
Topic:	Human Fragility and Resourcefulness: Are We Fit Enough to Survive?
Format:	Speech
Length:	54 minutes
Abstract:	The reasoning and communication abilities of our species have furthered our survival and expansion throughout the globe until the biggest danger that we face has become ourselves. The knowledge created through the scientific revolution has vastly enlarged humanity's capacity for both constructive and destructive purposes. Example: What sort of existence will we have when terrorists obtain the bomb and biological weapons? This lecture was delivered as part of the 2003-2004 Scientia series at Rice University.
Links:	Rice News announcement, Robert F. Curl faculty page, Robert F. Curl autobiography, Scientia Lecture Series