by Jule Owen | Mar 19, 2023 | Autonomous weapons, Book review, Drone warfare, Robots, Robots in warfare, Warfare
Wired for War: The Robotics Revolution and Conflict in the 21st Century by P.W. Singer is a compelling exploration of the evolving landscape of warfare in the 21st century, driven by advancements in robotics and technology. Published in 2009, this book has become a...
by Jule Owen | Mar 18, 2023 | Book review, Education, Future of eductation
In “Postformal Education: A Philosophy for Complex Futures,” part of the Critical Studies of Education series, the authors present a compelling and forward-thinking approach to education in an increasingly complex and unpredictable world. This book...
by Jule Owen | Mar 13, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, Book review, Digital identity, Human machine, Humaoid, Metaverse, Singularity
In “Virtually Human,” Ed Brooks and Pete Nicholas delve into the complex and rapidly evolving world of digital identity, exploring the ethical, social, and personal implications of our increasingly digital lives. The book presents a thought-provoking...
by Jule Owen | Feb 18, 2023 | AI, Artificial Intelligence, Book review, Technology
Stuart Armstrong’s “Smarter Than Us: The Rise of Machine Intelligence” provides an insightful exploration into the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential implications for humanity. Below is a summary of the key points discussed in...
by Jule Owen | Dec 1, 2022 | Book review, Ecology, Economics, Economy, Environment, Growth
In 1972, a group of MIT scientists published The Limits to Growth, a groundbreaking report commissioned by the Club of Rome. The report used computer modelling to project the long-term consequences of exponential economic and population growth in a world with finite...
