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space debris
defunct artificial object or collection of such objects in space
transhumanism
Transhumanism is a philosophical movement that advocates the enhancement of the human condition by developing and making widely available new and future technologies to enhance longevity, cognition, and well-being. Influenced by seminal works of science fiction, the transhumanist vision of a transformed future humanity has many supporters and detractors from a wide range of perspectives, including philosophy and religion. Some critics argue that transhumanism amounts to little more than a "rebranding" of eugenics.
oil spill
release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment, especially marine areas, due to human activity
Year 2000 problem
class of computer bugs related to dates beginning in the year 2000
high voltage
electrical energy at voltages high enough to inflict harm on living organisms
existential risk from artificial intelligence
hypothesis that artificial general intelligence could result in human extinction
IPv4 address exhaustion
depletion of the pool of unallocated IPv4 addresses
dam failure
catastrophic failure of dam barrier by uncontrolled release of water
car dependency
concept that city layouts may favor automobiles over bicycles, public transit, and walking
thermal runaway
loss of control of an exothermic process due to reactivity increasing with temperature
confined space
space with limited entry and egress and not suitable for human inhabitants
effective accelerationism
philosophical and social movement advocating for a pro-technology stance that seeks to maximize the probability of a technocapital singularity
high-energy visible light
effects of blue light
suffering risks
risks of astronomical suffering
death
death of people attributable, in part, to following satellite navigation directions or maps
GNSS jamming
radio jamming of satellite navigation signals
Toilet-related injuries and deaths
toilet-related injuries and deaths - overview
leap year bug
Issue resulting in miscalculation of leap years