Solar Geoengineering: A Quick Fix or Pandora’s Box?
What if cooling the planet could save us from climate disaster — at the cost of unleashing new global risks?
Read MoreDr. Mark van Rijmenam, CSP, is a world-leading strategic futurist and award-winning global keynote speaker who helps Fortune 500 leadership teams navigate AI and emerging technologies. Recognized by Salesforce as one of 16 global voices shaping the future of AI, he holds a PhD from University of Technology Sydney and is the author of six books on emerging technology and judgment in the AI era, including his latest book: Now What? How to Ride the Tsunami of Change. He is the founder of Futurwise and the developer of the Intelligence Age Scorecard that helps individuals and organizations understand how prepared they are for the future.
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 six 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.
Below, you can read all his articles.
What if cooling the planet could save us from climate disaster — at the cost of unleashing new global risks?
Read MoreIs California's latest deal to fund journalism with tech money a lifeline for democracy — or a Trojan horse?
Read MoreWhat if the next big leap in understanding the human brain comes not from neuroscientists, but from an AI?
Read MoreThe days of software developers punching code might be numbered — are you ready for a future where coding is no longer a key skill?
Read MoreWhat if the future of AI doesn’t just rely on more power, but on thinking more like us?
Read MoreThis week’s Synthetic Minds covers the return of the metaverse thanks to generative AI and the spatial internet, as well as AI in education, confusion by Eric Schmidt, 777 AI risks and a digital bakery. Enjoy!
Read MoreMetaverse 2.0 is characterised by a significant leap in technological capabilities, where photorealistic avatars, advanced AI, and real-time data processing converge to create digital environments that are nearly indistinguishable from reality.
Read MoreAre we witnessing the dawn of a driverless utopia, or just the latest tech bubble on wheels?
Read MoreGenerative AI could be the key to reversing decades of sluggish productivity growth, but the road to economic prosperity is fraught with challenges.
Read MoreIf you think AI tutors will replace your favorite teachers, you might be in for a disappointing surprise.
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