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Jun 28, 2017

Welcome to the Fourth Wave? Cognitive Tech and AI are Reshaping Humanity — By Eric Chase | Toffler Associates

Posted by in categories: futurism, innovation, robotics/AI

“The point is that wearables, bionics, AI, virtual/mixed/augmented reality – all bleeding edge technologies that (literally) are reshaping how we work, interact, learn, and live – are doing so as ‘other’ to our individual, biological selves.”

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Jun 28, 2017

They Think We Can Do Better

Posted by in category: transhumanism

Transhumanism and my work in the Wall Street Journal today (with about 2.4 million copies in print too—largest US paper by circulation I think). It’s hard to tell, but this might be the first time the WSJ has covered the #transhumanism movement at all. Sorry, there is a pay wall to read full article on the digital side for now.


Spending time with eco-warriors, transhumanists, anti-Islamist activists and other disgruntled opponents of the status quo. Brian C. Anderson reviews “Radicals Chasing Utopia: Inside the Rogue Movements Trying to Change the World” by Jamie Bartlett.

From Islamists to angry populists to militant environmentalists, liberal democratic societies face growing pressure from movements that want to shatter the status quo and replace it with a new and (to them) better order. In “Radicals Chasing Utopia,” the British journalist Jamie Bartlett sets out to describe and understand this new spirit of radicalism. The consensus that defines “ ‘normal’ political ideas,” he says, has been blown apart—and that’s a good thing. Not everyone will agree.

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Jun 28, 2017

The first commercial astronaut training center will be built in the UK

Posted by in categories: government, space travel

The government’s mission to put the UK at the forefront of commercial spaceflight has been given a big boost after plans were announced to build the world’s first private space research centre in Bedfordshire. The £120 million Blue Abyss facility will be constructed at RAF Henlow, providing domestic and international companies with access to the world’s biggest 50 metre deep pool, a 120 room hotel, an astronaut training centre and a “human performance centre” that will help divers, astronauts and athletes train at the very top level.

The base, which is set to fully close in 2020, already houses some of the facilities that paid-for astronauts need to acclimatise to the rigours of space. Its centrifuge base, for example, will expose space-goers to extreme G forces as part of their commercial astronaut training programme. The idea is to provide the necessary services needed by private spaceflight providers to get their passengers launch ready.

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Jun 28, 2017

Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2017

Posted by in category: futurism

Which 10 disruptive solutions are now poised to change the world?

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Jun 27, 2017

This is the world’s first smart stroller

Posted by in category: futurism

Not sure if i would use. To sketchy for me.


This smart stroller is designed to be hands-free.

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Jun 27, 2017

Drive Time Podcast 27-06-2017

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

Today I did a 10-minute interview on “Voice of Islam” on AI and automation. My interview starts at.

1:02:20 on the program: http://voiceofislam.co.uk/podcasts/drive-time-podcast-27-06-2017/ #transhumaism #libertarian


A new channel that will inform, engage and give you a chance to express your views on a range of topics. Broadcasting 24 hours a day the station aims to give everyone a space for discussion, for people of faith, no faith or just those with an interest in social peace and greater justice.

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Jun 27, 2017

5 Cosmic Questions For The Ages

Posted by in category: futurism

Here are a few early summer ruminations to think about when looking at that beautiful night sky in the Northern Hemisphere. For brevity, I have omitted many aspects of these issues but I hope this will provide a spoonful or two of dessert for your gray matter. Chris Bakley was kind enough to allow me to use a couple of his photos.


A few intractable questions to think about after looking up into that big night sky.

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Jun 27, 2017

Charging Your Devices Could Soon Be as Simple as Connecting to WiFi

Posted by in categories: internet, mobile phones, robotics/AI

  • Disney researchers have developed innovative technology that will allow people to charge their devices in a truly wireless fashion
  • If this technology could be commercially adopted, it could revolutionize the way that we use and create everything from smartphones to AI robots

It seems like almost everything has gone wireless. Yet somehow, when it comes to charging electronic devices, we still have to deal with cords. Sure wireless charging exists, but only for small devices like your smartphone. And even then, it’s not convenient as you might hope. To actually power a device, a phone must maintain contact with a charging pad, which means it can’t be used while charging. This seems to be even a bigger hassle than dealing with cords and cables.

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Jun 27, 2017

This artificial womb can grow a baby inside your living room

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

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Jun 27, 2017

Leather Is Made Entirely Of Mushrooms

Posted by in category: futurism

Would you wear mushroom leather?

Via Green Matters

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