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The Power of Imagination: A Tool for Shaping Futures
Imagination is often viewed as a tool for creativity and problem-solving, but its power goes far beyond daydreams and storytelling. Substantial research has demonstrated that events we experience in our imagination can feel startlingly real due to the brain's...
Reflections on 2024 and Predictions for 2025: Science, Technology, and Climate in Transition
The pace of innovation has been staggering, with significant achievements shaping industries and societal structures. Yet, the standout moment of 2024 was the crossing of a critical climate threshold: global temperatures surpassed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels,...
Harnessing Mental Time Travel: The Power of Futures Thinking
Humans are natural time travellers—mentally, at least. Research shows that nearly half of our waking hours are spent thinking about something other than the present moment (Killingsworth & Gilbert, 2010). Much of this involves imagining the future, whether it’s...
Signals of the future: this week in science, technology and climate science
Quantum Computing Milestone: Researchers have demonstrated the entanglement of 24 logical qubits using a neutral atom quantum processor with 256 physical qubits. They implemented quantum algorithms with up to 28 logical qubits, showing improved error rates compared to...
AI Simulates Human Behaviour with Unprecedented Accuracy
researchers at Stanford University have successfully created AI agents that replicate the personality and behaviour of over 1,000 real individuals with remarkable accuracy. This innovative approach, detailed in arXiv (Park et al., 2024), utilises GPT-4o, the...
This week in tech, science and climate change
• Nvidia surpassed Apple to become the second most valuable company globally, reaching a market capitalization of over $3 trillion. This surge is driven by growing enthusiasm for AI advancements that rely on Nvidia's chips .• Hurricane Milton demonstrated how a...