The Value of Life: What Does Science Say?
What is the value of a human life in an era of unprecedented technological advancements and destructive potential? Over 100 million lives were lost to wars and violence in the 20th century, and with the proliferation of nuclear weapons, the future seems increasingly uncertain. Has the value of human life truly diminished, or can science offer insights to help us navigate this critical question?
Join us for an eye-opening talk that delves into this vital topic through the lens of hard physical sciences, astronomy, and economics. Together, we will explore the evidence and uncover what science has to say about the worth of life in a rapidly changing world.
About the Speaker:
Tariq Mustafa is a mechanical engineer with subsequent specialization in nuclear engineering and space technology. He graduated from London University with first class honours while also doing an engineering apprenticeship at the famous Royal Arsenal in Woolwich, UK. Subsequently, he worked and did post graduate specialization at the Atomic Energy establishment at Harwell, Calder Hall in UK, the US Atomic Energy Commission at Oakridge, NASA at Wallops Island, and the French Aerospace Industry. He led the team responsible for setting up Pakistan’s rocket and space research program.
Later on he become a senior ranking Government Official of Pakistan where he held the coveted posts of Secretary of Defence, Science & Technology, Petroleum Natural Resources, Public Sector Industry and Privatisation. During his 36 year career he has widely travelled to over 50 countries.
He has been a prominent speaker on the subject of Science, Technology and Engineering in many of the 50 countries and has worked closely with the Nobel Laureate in Physics, Professor Abdus Salam.
This session is free and open to all. Just visit the venue to attend it.
The Black Hole
Plot 5H, Street 100, G-11/3, Islamabad.
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