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,…
The future of humanity: can we avert disaster?
Summary: Climate change and artificial intelligence pose substantial — and possibly existential — problems for humanity to solve. Can we? Original author and publication date: Adam Frank - June 24, 2021 Futurizonte Editor's Note: is…
The Augmented, Virtual, Human-Machine Future of Surgery Is…
Summary: Advancements in XR technologies are rapidly integrating into the operating room. Original author and publication date: Jesse Damiani - June 26, 2021 Futurizonte Editor's Note: Virtual reality and augmented reality are now part of…
From Fragile to Agile: The Future of Learning…
Summary: The notion of “business as usual” has become a thing of the past. Original author and publication date: Kip Kelly - June 4, 2021 Futurizonte Editor's Note: It is true: business as usual is…
An Enlightened Future with Artificial Intelligence
Summary: The decisions that we make now and in the near future will set the tone for the rest of the decade including how artificial intelligence (AI) may develop and how we will use it.…
Machines can’t ‘personalize’ education, only people can
Summary: Schools are facing accelerated COVID-19 pressures to integrate technology into children’s education, and how they do has far-reaching implications Original author and publication date: Michael Maser (Simon Fraser University)- June 19, 2021 Futurizonte Editor's…
Virtual care is the future of healthcare
Summary: 2020 was the catalyst healthcare needed. Here we discuss how the industry is shifting to a virtual-first model and doubling down on interoperability for the foreseeable future. Original author and publication date: Arielle Trzcinski…
Expect an Orwellian future if AI isn’t kept…
Summary: Artificial intelligence could lead to an Orwellian future if laws to protect the public aren't enacted soon, according to Microsoft President Brad Smith. Original author and publication date: Stephanie Pappas - June 7, 2021…
These 5 Jobs Might Be Safe From Automation…
Summary: Not all jobs are in danger right now. Some career paths are still relatively safe, especially for those with a deeper specialization in them. Original author and publication date: Stefan Ionescu - May 29,…