In the 20th century we got used to a certain way of thinking: if you needed something, you bought it. Cars, houses, records, you named it. Efficient manufacturing and logistics made…
Artificial intelligence already plays a major role in human economies and societies, and it will play an even bigger role in the coming years. To ponder the future of AI…
I was asked on Quora what Google will look like in 2030. Since that is one of the most important issues the world is facing right now, I took some time…
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South Australia has struggled as energy prices surge and local companies remain unable to meet public energy demand. Elon Musk has offered to install a solar farm within 100 days…
Humans are constantly evolving, but scientists are thinking about how environmental changes and social behaviors may increase the rate of evolution in the years to come.