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
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.
Are your car’s autonomous features dangerously out of calibration?
My co-host Sean Leahy and I are joined by advanced driver-assistance systems expert Brunno Moretti on this week’s episode of Modem Futura as we explore all things sensor-related in modern cars. 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
Envisioning Tomorrow: The Power of Futures Thinking with Ruth Wylie
Modem Futura Podcast Episode 8, December 3 2024 Sean and Andrew welcome special guest Ruth Wylie from ASU’s Center for Science and Imagination to explore the power of futures thinking
Simulation Hypothesis with Rizwan Virk
Modem Futura Podcast Episode 6, November 19 2024 Are we living a simulation? We get ‘real’ with the simulation hypothesis, exploring its implications on reality, consciousness, and ethics. The conversation
Bio Hacking
Modem Futura Podcast Episode 3, October 29 2024 In this episode, hosts Sean and Andrew jump right into the complex themes surrounding biohacking, data ownership, and the ethical implications of
What does it mean to be human in the future?
Modem Futura Podcast Episode 1, October 15 2024 In this episode of Modem Futura, hosts Andrew and Sean get into the complexities of the future of being human, exploring the
Artificial intelligence, agency, and the emergence of humans as AI amanuenses
A thought experiment in how human-AI roles and relationships may change in the future. From the Future of Being Human Substack.
Setting fire to self-driving cars won’t help build a better future
The torching of a Waymo driverless car in San Francisco last week says as much about us as it does about the technology that was destroyed. From the Future of Being Human Substack.