Menu

Blog

Archive for the ‘futurism’ category: Page 208

Dec 11, 2023

Revolutionary Discovery: Menopause in Wild Chimpanzees Challenges Human Uniqueness

Posted by in category: futurism

A team of researchers has been studying the Ngogo community of wild chimpanzees in Uganda’s Kibale National Park for over twenty years. Their recent publication in the journal Science reveals that female chimpanzees in this population can experience menopause and have a postreproductive lifespan.

Prior to the study, these traits had only been found among mammals in a few species of toothed whales, and among primates — only in humans. These new demographic and physiological data can help researchers better understand why menopause and post-fertile survival occur in nature, and how it evolved in the human species.

Dec 11, 2023

Surge in number of ‘extremely productive’ authors concerns scientists

Posted by in category: futurism

Some researchers publish a new paper every five days, on average. Data trackers suspect not all their manuscripts were produced through honest labour.

Dec 11, 2023

Abundance360 by Peter Diamandis

Posted by in categories: futurism, Peter Diamandis

At its core, Abundance360 is a year-round program for entrepreneurs, investors, and executives who want to create positive change. It offers them a unique opportunity to unlock their potential and access the latest technologies, tools, and connections needed to succeed in today’s world.

In addition to the Summit, Workshops, and Masterminds, members benefit from the support of a close-knit community of like-minded individuals who share the goal of creating a better future for humanity.

Dec 11, 2023

Zaha Hadid Architects references migratory birds for Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre

Posted by in category: futurism

Four angular wings with steel canopies form Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre, which British studio Zaha Hadid Architects has completed on an artificial lake in China.

Located within the ZhongXin Lake in Zhuhai, the centre is characterised by its sweeping roofscape, which Zaha Hadid Architects modelled on the chevron-shaped flight formations of migratory birds in southern China.

Inside, Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre contains three distinct cultural venues – a science centre, an art museum and a performing arts centre.

Dec 11, 2023

The Most Unsettling Science and Science Fiction Ideas with Isaac Arthur

Posted by in category: futurism

The Spookiest Ideas in the Universe with Isaac Arthur.

Isaac Arthur links:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFipeZtQM5CKUjx6grh54g.
https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur.

Continue reading “The Most Unsettling Science and Science Fiction Ideas with Isaac Arthur” »

Dec 11, 2023

Tencent’s futuristic new headquarters is twice the size of Apple’s

Posted by in categories: futurism, space

The office is no longer just a cubicle— but it’s also not a children’s playground.


Corporate giants often hold pride in their headquarters, its design, and its acclaim among contemporaries. Chinese tech giant Tencent is set to redefine this corporate landscape with plans for its new headquarters, Tencent Helix.

Continue reading “Tencent’s futuristic new headquarters is twice the size of Apple’s” »

Dec 10, 2023

Scientists design program for the future of US particle physics research

Posted by in categories: futurism, particle physics

In the culmination of a US community planning process that began in late 2020, the High Energy Physics Advisory Panel has approved the recommendations of the P5 Report.

Dec 10, 2023

Absolutely astonishing deep sea giant just filmed by scientists

Posted by in category: futurism

An elusive creature of the deep sea.

Dec 10, 2023

AI is a litmus test for tech optimism

Posted by in categories: futurism, robotics/AI

An easy way to determine how you really feel about the future.

Dec 10, 2023

OpenAI Is Now Unambiguously Profit-Driven, And That’s A Good Thing

Posted by in categories: futurism, robotics/AI

The recent drama at OpenAI, where CEO Sam Altman was briefly dismissed by the board of directors only to be rapidly reinstated, has sparked discussion about the company prioritizing profits over its original nonprofit mission.


In fact, no company is purely profit-driven, nor should they be. While profits are paramount to survival in the competitive marketplace, they should always be pursued with a degree of social responsibility. What that means will of course vary from person to person and context to context. Still, profits act like a guardrail that prevents managers of organizations from over-indulging their passions. OpenAI’s strict reversal in recent weeks is a clear-cut example of this.

The embrace of capitalism and the pursuit of profits is not just a pragmatic choice to satisfy investors. It will make OpenAI better at achieving its mission of safe and responsible AI, by curtailing the worst excesses of those with power within the company. In a world where artificial intelligence may hold the key to our future, profit isn’t just good, it’s essential for ensuring progress stays on track and remains ethical.

Continue reading “OpenAI Is Now Unambiguously Profit-Driven, And That’s A Good Thing” »

Page 208 of 1,213First205206207208209210211212Last