Advanced Technology Transitions

Articles, papers, podcasts, media, and more exploring approaches to navigating advanced technology transitions and the future of being human

Advanced Technology Transitions

The “hard” concept of care in technology innovation

Does a lack of care in how we develop and use new technologies risk turning us and our creations into “monsters?” From the Future of Being Human Substack.

AI and the lure of permissionless innovation

What could possibly go wrong as we prize the guardrails of responsibility off artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies? From the Future of Being Human Substack.

An AI model that can decode and design living organisms

The Arc Institute’s new EVO 2 model does for DNA what ChatGPT did for words. From the Future of Being Human Substack.

Autonomous Vehicles and Systems with Brunno Moretti

Sean and Andrew are joined by Brunno Moretti for a conversation that explores the current state and futures of autonomous vehicles. From the Modem Futura podcast.

AI: the Medium is the Message

Join Sean Leahy and Andrew Maynard as they navigate the evolving landscape of technology and its influence on our personal and professional lives. From the Modem Futura podcast.

Artisanal Intellectual: a response to OpenAI’s Deep Research

In this episode of Modem Futura, hosts Sean Leahy and Andrew Maynard discuss the evolving landscape of AI and its implications for humanity. This episode highlights the challenges and frustrations faced when using AI tools, particularly in academic contexts, while also emphasizing the exciting possibilities that arise from the partnership between humans and AI. From the Modem Futura podcast.

Does OpenAI’s Deep Research signal the end of human-only scholarship?

Having got my hands on Sam Altman’s latest AI offering yesterday, I’m beginning to wonder when research and scholarship that isn’t augmented by AI will be seen as an anachronism. From the Future of Being Human Substack.

AI at a Crossroads: The Unfinished Work of Aligning Technology with Humanity

Where the Vatican and AI Scientists Converge, Collide, and Challenge Us to Think Differently. From the Future of Being Human Substack.

Universities need to step up their AGI game

As Sam Altman and others push toward a future where AI changes everything, universities need to decide if they’re going to be leaders or bystanders in helping society navigate advanced AI transitions. From the Future of Being Human Substack.

Radical Creativity: A Future of Unconventional Possibilities

Modem Futura Podcast Episode 9, December 10 2024 In this episode of Modem Futura, Sean and Andrew dive into the concept of radical creativity, examining its definition, significance, and transformative