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Swarmbots: Ushering Humanity into a Brave New Era or Opening Pandora’s Box?
The 2019 action thriller "Angel Has Fallen" presents a chilling scenario that highlights the potential power of swarmbots. In this film, Morgan Freeman stars as the President of the United States, while Gerard Butler plays the head of his Secret Service detail. A...

The Great AI Disruption: Six Startling Predictions That Will Shape Our Lives and Test Our Limits
As we rapidly advance into an AI-driven world, our lives are becoming more intertwined with artificial intelligence in ways that were once the stuff of science fiction. From AI-generated virtual reality experiences to AI-driven decision-making at all levels of...

The Difference Between Human Creativity and Generative AI Creativity
James and Sylvia, two talented artists, decided to collaborate on an art project that would explore the differences between human creativity and generative AI creativity. They chose to work on a series of paintings that would showcase the unique characteristics of...

The Rise of AI: Eight Scenarios for Living in an AI-Dominated Future
The future is here, and it's filled with advanced technologies that are revolutionizing every aspect of our lives. From shopping and dating to education and travel, the possibilities are endless. But what does this mean for how we live, work, and play? Let's take a...

Reinventing the Banking Industry: How Financial Institutions Must Evolve to Survive the Digital Revolution
As the global banking system experiences increasing turbulence, a growing number of influential individuals have begun asking crucial questions about 2040 and the future of the banking industry. What will the landscape of banking look like in 2040? Will physical...

In Search of a Morality Engine: Can AI and Humanity Truly Coexist?
Is it possible to build a “morality engine” for AI without compromising the integrity of the artificial intelligence? It’s been a topic of ongoing research and debate among AI experts and ethicists. The idea is to develop AI systems that can make ethical decisions in...

The Crypto Revolution: How Five Significant Events Cemented the Need for a Decentralized Financial System
For many supporters of cryptocurrencies, the key appeal lies in their ability to provide a currency and financial system that is open, borderless, decentralized, neutral, anonymous, immutable, and censorship-resistant. Openness refers to the fact that cryptocurrencies...

Solving the 10-Second Information Gap: On the Path to Building a Better Human
Have you ever been in the middle of assembling something and realized that a critical piece of information was missing from the instructions? This information gap could be a small detail, such as a buried screen option or an unidentifiable icon. Still, it can quickly...

ChatGPT’s Mind-Boggling Responses to Ten Unanswerable Questions
In 2013, I wrote a column titled "10 Unanswerable Questions that Neither Science nor Religion can Answer.” For the past 10 years, it has been my most popular column, and I have developed a cult following, of sorts, around the topic of unanswerable questions. With the...

The Future of Education is beginning to take Shape
Imagine getting up every morning and putting on a pair of smart glasses, or smart contacts, to begin your day. This simple act is what will link you to your digital twin, a twin formed around all the information you physically and mentally consume daily. While there...
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