The f(x) = e^x | The 5P’s of a Self-Sovereign Identity

The f(x) = e^x | The 5P’s of a Self-Sovereign Identity
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The f(x) = e^x | The 5P’s of a Self-Sovereign Identity

Good Day! This is my weekly newsletter, with a dose of insights into the future. The topic of this newsletter is the exponential times we live in, hence the title of f(x) = e^x, which is the (natural) exponential function.

Recently, I launched my new concept The Digital Speaker and you can now book me as an avatar or hologram. Also, my tech trend prediction for 2021 is out, read it here!


The 5P’s of a Self-Sovereign Identity

My latest article:

Increasingly, big data is invading consumers’ lives and affecting their privacy because the web has become such a centralised platform. A solution to this might be the incorporation of a self-sovereign identity; an identity that is owned and controlled by the person or the device that created it. A self-sovereign identity can be defined by the 5P’s. As a result of self-sovereign identities, consumers will become black boxes for organisations, and only the consumer will determine what data will be shared with an organisation. A paradigm shift for organisations that should start to prepare for it today.​


Three Useful Nuggets of Information

My weekly tips from around the web to get you thinking.

1. Alexa is getting smarter and emotional.

Amazon is making Alexa more sensitive to emotions and more alert for trouble, including a smoke alarm or breaking glass. The new feature, called Alexa Guard, will also be able to detect frustration in a person’s voice, making Alexa a lot smarter and emotional. (Wired)

2. The world’s first autonomous tram is launched in Germany.

The city of Potsdam has launched a world’s first: a fully autonomous tram. Trams often operate in high-pedestrian areas, where everything can happen. So, an AI-driven tram, developed by Siemens, is a remarkable achievement. (The Guardian)

3. Japan landed two rovers on an Astroid and took a selfie.

Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft has managed to deploy two landers on an astroid’s surface and while doing so, took an awesome selfie, sort of. The spacecraft took a picture of its own shadow on the object’s surface. (Gizmodo)


Dr Mark van Rijmenam

Dr Mark van Rijmenam

Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, widely known as The Digital Speaker, isn’t just a #1-ranked global futurist; he’s an Architect of Tomorrow who fuses visionary ideas with real-world ROI. As a global keynote speaker, Global Speaking Fellow, recognized Global Guru Futurist, and 5-time author, he ignites Fortune 500 leaders and governments worldwide to harness emerging tech for tangible growth.

Recognized by Salesforce as one of 16 must-know AI influencers , Dr. Mark brings a balanced, optimistic-dystopian edge to his insights—pushing boundaries without losing sight of ethical innovation. From pioneering the use of a digital twin to spearheading his next-gen media platform Futurwise, he doesn’t just talk about AI and the future—he lives it, inspiring audiences to take bold action. You can reach his digital twin via WhatsApp at: +1 (830) 463-6967.

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