by Jule Owen | Jul 27, 2022 | Book review, Cybernetcs, Human machine, Humanoid, Posthuman, Singularity
In “How We Became Posthuman: Virtual Bodies in Cybernetics, Literature, and Informatics,” N. Katherine Hayles offers a profound and insightful examination of the evolving relationship between humans and technology. Through an interdisciplinary approach,...
by Jule Owen | Jul 27, 2022 | AGI, AI, Artificial General Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Singularity, Supercomputer, Technology
In “The Singularity is Near,” Ray Kurzweil paints a compelling picture of the future, where technological advancements drive humanity towards a pivotal and transformative epoch known as the Singularity. This term, borrowed from astrophysics, represents a...
by Jule Owen | Jul 24, 2022 | Book review, Cryonics, Cyborg, Life extension, Posthuman, Transhumanism
In “To Be a Machine: Adventures Among Cyborgs, Utopians, Hackers, and the Futurists Solving the Modest Problem of Death,” journalist Mark O’Connell embarks on a journey through the realms of transhumanism, a movement that seeks to transcend the limitations...
by Jule Owen | Jul 22, 2022 | Digital Twin, Technology
A Digital Twin is a virtual replica of a physical object, process, or system that is used to simulate, analyse, and optimise its real-world counterpart. The concept involves creating a digital model that can mirror the physical entity in real time, enabling two-way...
by Jule Owen | Jul 22, 2022 | AI, Artificial Intelligence, Ethics
A Pew Research Center survey reveals that most experts doubt ethical AI will be widely adopted by 2030, citing profit motives and social control as dominant forces. The study, involving 602 technology and policy leaders, highlights challenges such as the difficulty in...
