AI is Writing Genomes. Should We Be Nervous or Excited?
What happens when AI starts designing life itself? Hint: it’s not all sci-fi glory.
Read MoreDr. Mark van Rijmenam is a strategic futurist known as The Digital Speaker. He globally ranked as the #1 futurist. He stands at the forefront of the digital age and lives and breathes cutting-edge technologies to inspire Fortune 500 companies and governments worldwide. As an optimistic dystopian, he has a deep understanding of AI, blockchain, the metaverse, and other emerging technologies, blending academic rigor with technological innovation.
His pioneering efforts include the world’s first TEDx Talk in VR in 2020. In 2023, he further pushed boundaries when he delivered a TEDx talk in Athens with his digital twin, delving into the complex interplay of AI and our perception of reality. In 2024, he launched a digital twin of himself, offering interactive, on-demand conversations via text, audio, or video in 29 languages, thereby bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds – another world’s first.
Dr. Van Rijmenam is a prolific author and has written more than 1,200 articles and five books in his career. As a corporate educator, he is celebrated for his candid, independent, and balanced insights. He is also the founder of Futurwise, which focuses on elevating global knowledge on crucial topics like technology, healthcare, and climate change by providing high-quality, hyper-personalized, and easily digestible insights from trusted sources.
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What happens when AI starts designing life itself? Hint: it’s not all sci-fi glory.
Read MoreThe future of social media isn’t one big network — it’s many, and they might not even agree on the rules.
Read MoreAI has captivated investors, who’ve poured over $1.4 trillion into data centers and tools since ChatGPT’s 2022 debut. Yet only 5% of U.S. businesses report using AI in products, and energy-intensive training costs loom large.
Read MoreRushing to regulate AI could either save us from disaster or strangle innovation — so, are we building a safety net or a straitjacket?
Read MoreRoutine tasks aren’t just getting automated — they’re vanishing, leaving freelancers scrambling to redefine their roles in an AI-driven economy.
Read MoreIf generative AI can transform businesses, why are so many firms stuck in endless pilot projects, while their employees secretly outpace them?
Read MoreWhat if your next breakthrough material came not from a lab, but from an abstract painting? AI is bridging the gap between art and science in ways that sound like pure sci-fi.
Read MoreThis week’s Synthetic Minds discusses why resilience is key in the age of AI. Explore AI’s role in job automation, TikTok’s misinformation impact, Meta’s tactile robotics innovations, revolutionary carbon capture technology, and the unchecked influence of tech giants on the future of society.
Read MoreIn a world reshaped by AI and rapid innovation, resilience isn’t optional—it’s essential. Discover how adaptability, foresight, and ethical leadership can help overcome challenges to thrive through disruption.
Read MoreCan we trust billionaires and politicians to dictate the future of AI, or are we sleepwalking into a world where unchecked tech giants rewrite the rules of society (just as they did in the social media era)?
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