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Advanced Technology Transitions
Advanced Technology Transitions
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.
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