Key idea: "I’m not a techno-romantic person. But I believe that technology could solve our most complex problems though in the process sometimes it would raise legal, ethical, and social issues. " Original author and publication…
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…