Introduction to 'How human will posthumans be?'
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The document discusses the evolving concept of posthumans, highlighting the convergence of various technologies such as synthetic biology, AI, and renewable energy. It emphasizes the increasing complexity of foresight in the face of technological change and environmental challenges. The text advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance insights and navigate the risks and opportunities presented by future developments.
Introduction to 'How human will posthumans be?'
- 1. How human will posthumans be? featuring David Roden David Wood, @dw2 Chair, London Futurists londonfuturists.com Principal, Delta Wisdom deltawisdom.com
- 2. @dw2 Page 2 Opportunities Threats The set of possible futures Foresight… … is getting harder Three great convergences
- 3. @dw2 Page 3 Programming + Life Synthetic biology Genetic engineering Deep machine learning Hybrid intelligence Mobile -> Wearable -> Insideable ->… Cyborgs, VR Abundant renewable energy Decentralized autonomous organizations Environmental stresses & strains Large-scale technological unemployment 1 AI + Human Intelligence 2 Human + Machine 3 Financial crashes Collaborative commons
- 4. @dw2 Page 4 Rate of pace of change increasing Foresight… … getting harder Complex convergence of technologies and risks Opportunities Threats So we need to get better at it! Convergence of insight
- 5. @dw2 Page 5 Technologists Artists, creatives, entrepreneurs Convergence of insight Psychologists, sociologists, politicians Philosophers 1.Think clearly 2.Be aware of our assumptions 3.See the big picture 4.Appreciate historical wisdom
- 6. How human will posthumans be? featuring David Roden David Wood, @dw2 Chair, London Futurists londonfuturists.com Principal, Delta Wisdom deltawisdom.com