KEY IDEA: The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the form of Language Learning Models (LLMs) is already significantly disrupting modern society. We’ve seen objections to these systems’ use of copyrighted material on which they…
The long-term quest to build a ‘galactic civilization’
Summary: Behind the headlines about billionaire jaunts into space, there's a deeper motivation – the belief that spreading into the cosmos will save humanity's future. Original author and publication date: Richard Fisher - July 21,…
World’s First Flying Motorcycle Successfully Completes Test Flight
Summary: Say hello to the Speeder, the world’s first flying motorcycle. Original author and publication date: Cameron Frew - July 20, 2021 Futurizonte Editor's Note: Yet another example of science fiction becoming a reality. From…
Air Force Directed Energy Report Argues Defensive Force…
Summary: The Air Force Research Laboratory argues that we've hit a tipping point with directed energy technologies, bringing many science fiction concepts closer to reality. Original author and publication date: Brett Tingley - July 21,…
The AI we should fear is already here
Summary: We should indeed be afraid — not of what AI might become, but of what it is now. Original author and publication date: Daron Acemoglu - July 21, 2021 Futurizonte Editor's Note: The new future…
This is our chance to create the classroom…
Summary: Work in neuroscience, behavioural psychology and education research has led to significant insights into what works for learning − insights that are even more important and, surprisingly, easier to implement, in the online world.…
Ex-NASA chief envisions a future where humans go…
Summary: The future of space innovation will be controlled by corporations, ex-NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine told CNBC on Tuesday. Original author and publication date: Pia Singh - July 2021 Futurizonte Editor's Note: we are just…
MIT Predicted Society’s Collapse By 2040, And Humanity…
Summary: In 1972, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology predicted that the thirst of economic growth coupled with humanity's utter disregard for the environment and society would cause a massive societal collapse by the…
Scientists just discovered long-sought-after ‘grandmother neurons’
Summary: New research in monkeys shows that "grandmother neurons" may exist after all. Original author and publication date; Rebecca Sohn - July 12, 2021 Futurizonte Editor's Note: How many brain diseases will we be able…