Summary: A group of world-renowned researchers at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics with expertise from cosmology to quantum gravity are using physics to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Original author and publication date: The…
Is AI finally closing in on human intelligence?
Summary: GPT-3 has been hailed as an artificial intelligence breakthrough, with its rewards and the risks Original author and publication date: John Thornhill - November 11, 2020 Futurizonte Editor's Note: Will the creation surpass its…
Artificial Intelligence Will Change How We Think About…
Summary: “The job of the future may well be [that of] a philosopher who understands technology, what it means to our human identity, and what it means for the kind of society we would like…
Pope’s November prayer intention places future of artificial…
Summary: Pope Francis reminds us that progress isn't actually progress if it increases inequality. Original author and publication date: Kathleen N. Hattrup - November 5, 2020 Futurizonte Editor's Note: As Pope Francis well said, progress…
Corporations directing our attention online more than we…
Summary: A new study argues that notion of personal empowerment is "an illusion." Corporations are "nudging" the flow of our online attention more than we realize, and often in hidden ways. Original author and publication…
The grim fate that could be ‘worse than…
Summary: What would it take for a global totalitarian government to rise to power indefinitely? This nightmare scenario may be closer than first appears. Original author and publication date: Di Minardi - October 15, 2020…
Failing future fast forward
Summary: Invest in people, their health, education and in re-skilling them to address technological, employment-related, military and natural threats. Be smart and we will survive and thrive. Dumb us down and die Original author and…
Here are the 3 biggest trends shaping the…
Summary: Not only has the pandemic completely upended how we work; it’s forced us to re-examine our roles as employers and employees, our goals, our values, and how we merge work and home life. Original…
Today’s technology suggests our videoconferenced future won’t be…
Summary: Technology keeps improving the videoconference experience Original author and publication date: Emily Dreyfuss - August 9, 2020 Futurizonte Editor's Note: Live makes technology obsolete and technology makes live obsolete Image for illustration purposes only.…