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Technology rules us as much as laws do. It shapes the legal, social, and ethical environments in which we act. Every time we cross a street, drive a car, or go to the doctor, we submit to the silent power of technology. Yet, much of the time, the influence of technology on our lives goes unchallenged by citizens and our elected representatives. Our embrace of novel technological pathways, Sheila Jasanoff shows, leads to a complex interplay among technology, ethics, and human rights.

Predicting society’s present addiction to technology, our challenges with data privacy, and the dramatic increase in drug overdoses and depression that have accompanied a technology-induced lack of purpose, The Unabomber’s vision of the future has become our reality. Of course, his means were disgusting and condemnable. But his message is more important than ever. If we want to thrive in an age where automation and artificial intelligence and rapidly making humans obsolete, it is our responsibility to understand and prepare for the technological machine we are up against.

Brought to you by Penguin. In this exhilarating and sometimes mind-bending book, renowned scientist and author Paul Davies tells the gripping story of how, beginning with an iconic mathematical equation in the 1920s, a radical new theory of nature – quantum mechanics – burst upon the modern...

Künstliche Intelligenz ist die Coming Wave, der nächste technologische Sprung, der sich nicht aufhalten lässt. Wir nähern uns einem kritischen Punkt in der Menschheitsgeschichte. Die Künstliche Intelligenz steht noch am Anfang, doch die Welle baut sich auf, und wir sind darauf nicht vorbereitet. Mustafa Suleyman ist Mitbegründer von DeepMind, dem KI-Pionier, der nun Teil von Alphabet ist, dem Google-Mutterkonzern. Er ist der ultimative KI-Insider. Sein Buch zeigt, was auf dem Spiel steht, und fragt, wie wir von den neuen Technologien profitieren können, ohne die Kontrolle zu verlieren.

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how you think, work, relate to others and raise your children. Imagine what comes next. At the same time, something harder to name is happening. Trust feels more fragile. Connection feels thinner, even when you’re constantly “online.” And making sense of the world, together, feels increasingly out of reach. Our Human Horizon, hosted by TEDxSydney Creative Director, Eleanor Gammell, steps right into that tension. Each chapter brings together a cross-pollination of perspectives you rarely hear in the same room, scientists alongside artists, ...

Former physicist Andrew Maynard threads together his love of science-fiction movies with his expertise on emerging technologies to engage, entertain, and make you think about the relationship between technology and society. Through the imagination and creativity of science-fiction movies, Maynard introduces listeners to the profound capabilities presented by new and emerging technologies, and the complex personal and societal challenges they present. 

Humanity has reached a critical moment. Our world is unsettled and rapidly changing, and we face existential risks over the next century. Various outcomes - good and bad - are possible. Yet our approach to the future is characterized by short-term thinking, polarizing debates, alarmist rhetoric, and pessimism. In this short, exhilarating book, renowned scientist and best-selling author Martin Rees argues that humanity’s prospects depend on our taking a very different approach to planning for tomorrow.

In Artificial You, Susan Schneider says that it is inevitable that AI will take intelligence in new directions but urges that it is up to us to carve out a sensible path forward. As AI technology turns inward, reshaping the brain, as well as outward, potentially creating machine minds, it is crucial to beware. Homo sapiens, as mind designers, will be playing with "tools" they do not understand how to use: the self, the mind, and consciousness.

Designers Joel Goodman and Ron Bronson explore the intersection of technology, design, and culture through the lens of provocative books. In each episode, we dive into a book that challenges the way we think about society, culture, and design. Along the way, we bring in diverse perspectives and, eventually, authors themselves to discuss their work. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just curious, our discussions aim to inspire new ways of seeing the future.

Do Androids dream of electric anyone? In a rapidly bulldozed into the acceptance of AI as part of our world now. let's consider a true visionary who considered this world in its dystopian elements AND considered the coping mechanism inbuilt in humanity, to cope with this. Please join me on this journey through the multiple futuristic worlds contemplated by Philip K Dick.

COVID-19 made me think about the future a lot. If someone had told me in 2019 that this would be the future, with the pandemic, lockdown, war, and isolation, I would have laughed and not believed them. But here we are, in the middle of all this. In this podcast, I am going to talk about ideas and theories about the future that, before the pandemic, I, along with others in society, would just laugh and brush off like it is never going to happen. However, now I am going to think in-depth and predict what could be the next "inflection point" in society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

- In this episode, we dive into the rapidly developing world of artificial intelligence (AI) and discuss its potential future impact on society.- We explore the origins of AI, from the early stages to its current state, highlighting the transformative advancements that have been made.- Our guests, experts in the field of AI, guide us through the different types of AI systems, such as machine learning and deep learning, and explain how they are reshaping industries and daily life.- We address ethical concerns surrounding AI, including privacy, job displacement, and bias, and discuss the ...

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In this rambling essay, Bertrand Russell reflects on the future of the world while the memory of the First World War was still strong in the public imagination. Russell notes the concomitant development of technology and the rise of political autocracies and explores whether man can be considered fit to handle the vast new powers at his disposal.