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What is a digital twin and can you have a human digital twin?
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...
Ethical adoption of AI unlikely in the near future
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...
Review: The Revenge of Gaia by James Lovelock
When I imagine the far future, as I often do, this is one of those books I imagine people reading in history lessons—the ones where they discuss what we did know and how we could have prevented it from happening. I think people will see it as one of the most important...
Review: Grave New World by Stephen D. King
In "Grave New World: The End of Globalization, the Return of History," Stephen D. King provides a compelling analysis of the global landscape, highlighting the potential decline of globalization and its implications for the future. King's book is a thought-provoking...
Review: Earthmasters: A Summary of Clive Hamilton’s Exploration of Climate Engineering
In "Earthmasters: The Dawn of the Age of Climate Engineering," Clive Hamilton presents a critical examination of geoengineering, a set of large-scale technological interventions designed to counteract climate change. Hamilton, an esteemed Australian ethicist and...
Review: Extreme Medicine: Kevin Fong’s Exploration of Medical Transformation
In "Extreme Medicine: How Exploration Transformed Medicine in the Twentieth Century," Kevin Fong delves into the fascinating interplay between human exploration and medical advancement. Fong, a doctor with experience in anaesthesiology and critical care, presents a...