The f(x) = e^x | Digital real estate
The f(x) = e^x | Digital real estate
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 2022 is out, read it here!
Why Buying Million-Dollar Digital Real Estate Does Not Make Sense
My latest article:
Digital real estate is the hottest thing in town now. Last year, the sales of digital land topped $500 million on the fourth biggest platforms, and there were multiple million-dollar digital real estate deals.
With an infinite supply of digital land across an increasing number of virtual worlds, you would expect low prices, but that is not what is happening. Prices are at an all-time high.
Despite record-breaking transactions, buying digital real estate for millions of dollars does not make sense to me when there is infinite digital space. It will be a matter of time before prices will come crashing down.
Three Useful Nuggets of Information
My weekly tips from around the web to get you thinking.
1. Can AI predict teen pregnancies? It appears it can...
Microsoft and the Ministry of Early Childhood in Argentina’s Salta province developed a platform capable of predicting teen pregnancy with a 86 per cent accuracy, violating the rights of girls and women. (Wired)
2. Bionic eye patients are going blind, because of a bankruptcy.
The convergence of humans and machines can offer incredible benefits, as long as the company behind the technology implanted in you doesn't go bankrupt... (Neoscope)
3. Why opt for real relationships if you can abuse a chatbot?
We live in a strange world. Men are creating AI girlfriends with the sole objective to abuse them. (Futurism)
Food for thought
The metaverse can perfectly exist without Web3. Whether we want that is a different question...
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.
