Politics of Global Technologies

Undergraduate

This seminar explores the global political implications of new advances in science and technology. Specific attention is paid to the impact of cyber-technology, bio-technology, and nano-technology on political concepts like war, security, human rights, global governance and democracy. If our future is technological, what becomes of life? Prerequisite(s): 54h and POLS 2683 or POLS 3773 with a minimum grade of B or permission of the instructor.