by Jule Owen | Jun 21, 2024 | Activism, Book review, Climate activisim, Crisis, Existential Risk, Systematic change, Uncategorized
In an era where global crises seem to cascade one after another—climate change, pandemics, economic instability—Children of a Modest Star: Planetary Thinking for an Age of Crises emerges as a clarion call for a radical shift in how we perceive our place in the cosmos....
by Jule Owen | Jun 17, 2024 | AI, Artificial Intelligence, Book review, Signal, Technology
Core Concept: The book focuses on the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on the economy. The authors argue that AI’s primary contribution is to lower the cost of making predictions. AI as a Prediction Technology: AI is essentially...
by Jule Owen | May 22, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Book review, Existential Risk
In her article “AI Needs You,” Verity Harding explores the pressing need for human involvement in the development and governance of artificial intelligence (AI). Harding, who has a strong background in technology policy, raises significant points about the...
by Jule Owen | Nov 1, 2023 | AI, Artificial Intelligence, Book review, Technology
In his thought-provoking book, The Coming Wave, Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind, delves into the profound and far-reaching implications of the technological revolution we are currently experiencing. Suleyman’s perspective is uniquely informed by his...
by Jule Owen | Oct 27, 2023 | Book review, Futures thinking, Futurism
In “Futuring: The Exploration of the Future,” Edward Cornish, a leading futurist and founder of the World Future Society, offers an insightful and comprehensive guide to the burgeoning field of futurology. Cornish presents a detailed examination of how we...
by Jule Owen | Oct 25, 2023 | Book review, Nanotechnology, Technology
In “Engines of Creation: The Coming Era of Nanotechnology,” Eric Drexler presents a pioneering exploration of the transformative potential of nanotechnology. Published in 1986, this seminal work laid the foundation for the field of molecular...
