Here he points out that humans have been thinking about the future as far back as can be determined. Social engineering for the purpose of controlling future possibilities also goes back to the dawn of recorded history. There are many competing visions of the ideal future. Lombardo argues that a wise future would be one [...]

Here he discusses the many different forms that human-machine hybrids are likely to take in the not-so-distant future. The possibilities are enormous and have been dealt with, primarily, by science fiction writers. This, of course, raises many questions about the future of our civilization. What are the ethical implications of these developments? What can we [...]