One of my hopeful scenarios for the future: we integrate our bodies and minds with both our technology and our environment, so that it all becomes one thing. Or rather, so that we perceive the fact that it’s already one thing.
https://beta.liu.se/en/research-activities/organic-bioelectronics
Though these bots were “shouting fools,” AI is getting better all the time.
The tech companies are responding, at least, with action to reduce the impact of fake news, but too late this time round.
Originally shared by Raja Mitra
The use of automated chatbots on social media to spread propaganda, disinformation and fake news.
The title is poorly chosen; the article is about the possibilities of virtual reality, including large-scale collaboration to solve real-world problems. A nice mix of optimism and caution.
Originally shared by Singularity Hub
Is Choosing Your Own Reality All It’s Cracked Up to Be? http://bit.ly/2g1ftQj
Daily Science Fiction have published my flash piece, “Forget You”.
My first SFWA-qualifying sale.
Starts out utopian (as articles from Singularity Hub tend to), but does sound some warning notes at the end.
Personally, I think fixing the food supply and defeating obesity is likely to be a lot easier than fixing social media and online interaction to produce a saner and better-informed society; but my perspective there has probably been soured by recent events.
Originally shared by Singularity Hub
“In every field, machines and robots are beginning to do the work of humans.”
Forget gladiatorial tribute, here’s your real YA dystopian story seed.
Originally shared by Daniel Lemire
Blood from human teens rejuvenates body and brains of old mice https://www.newscientist.com/article/2112829-blood-from-human-teens-rejuvenates-body-and-brains-of-old-mice/
As someone who now works for a concrete company, in a country where earthquakes are relatively common, I found this relevant.
Originally shared by Singularity Hub
Learn about the benefits of biocement.
Laura Gibbs will be interested in this one, I think.
Originally shared by Singularity Hub
Overhauling How We Teach Our Kids in a World of Accelerating Change http://bit.ly/2fzOrwz
Originally shared by Daniel Lemire
Mark Zuckerberg: Humans Living Past 100 ‘Will Be Pretty Normal’
https://www.inverse.com/article/23603-zuckerberg-humans-100-normal-century
https://www.inverse.com/article/23603-zuckerberg-humans-100-normal-century
Originally shared by Singularity Hub
“In an increasingly post-truth media landscape, the end-users arguably suffer the most. And as we’re inching toward a new era of content manipulation, the ability to screen the information you receive—and the source content itself—may be a necessary skill required anytime one chooses to navigate the online world.
The good news is the democratization of all these capabilities is leveling the playing field like never before. And with each new possibility of misuse, we’re also learning how to fight harder to make sure these tools are used for good.”