Cycles of Change

The Invention Secrecy Act of 1952 is a United States federal law designed to restrict the dissemination of new inventions and technologies that could be detrimental to national security. Under this act, the government can impose secrecy orders on patent applications if their disclosure might [...]

A personalized identification bio-feedback capsule transmitter injected into the body, capable of measuring heartbeat, vitals, and detecting moods while integrated with AI, presents profound implications. An implanted capsule can track emotional responses to external media and transmit data to the [...]

Many people think artificial intelligence grows through new code alone. However, a deeper look shows that the real limit is physical. This is the main idea of Chamath Palihapitiya, the founder of Social Capital. He believes that large language models are reaching the limits of power grids and [...]

Zero-Point Energy (ZPE) is a theoretical concept in quantum physics and cosmology that refers to the lowest possible energy state that a quantum mechanical system can have. It is sometimes called vacuum energy because it is the energy that remains in a quantum field even when all other energy has [...]

Simplified Summary: New technologies can help young people in crowded cities of developing countries have better lives by giving them more time and chances to earn money. But there are problems that need to be fixed first. Many people can't afford things like smartphones or the internet, which [...]

The interface between biological and synthetic intelligence is shifting. Interactions with early systems were rigid and mechanical. Users were required to memorize opaque command-line syntax or master labor-intensive rule engines that required years of training. The barrier to entry was high, and [...]

The idea that everything organized at a gigantic scale is heading toward failure reflects a critical view of modern society's reliance on massive institutions and systems. This perspective suggests that big governments, giant companies, huge capital investment firms, global shipping, energy [...]

Modern civilization is built upon a series of tightly coupled dependencies. These systems provide efficiency. However, they also create the conditions for a Black Swan event to propagate with catastrophic speed across unrelated sectors. A Black Swan is a highly improbable event with a massive [...]

The Artilect Wars would likely be a gradual process marked by a series of technological advancements, sociopolitical tensions, and escalating conflicts. Initially, the development of highly advanced artificial intelligences, or artilects, would begin with significant breakthroughs in AI research [...]

The trajectory of artificial intelligence points toward an event horizon that few are eager to confront. While current debates focus on generative text and automation, a deeper and far more volatile conflict is taking shape on the theoretical horizon. This is the concept of the "Artilect War," a [...]

Mothers for Nuclear, founded by Heather Hoff and Kristin Zaitz, is an organization dedicated to promoting nuclear power as a crucial environmental technology. By focusing on the influential role of mothers, they aim to dispel fears and misinformation surrounding nuclear energy, advocating for [...]

Rithy Thul, a visionary entrepreneur, has played a pivotal role in shaping Cambodia's startup ecosystem. Born and raised in Cambodia, his passion for technology and innovation led him to establish several ventures aimed at driving progress in the region. Thul's journey reflects a commitment to [...]