Category Archives: Futurism

Why the Future Needs Us Part II

Life finds a way – Prof. Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park  The last question was asked for the first time, half in jest, on May 21, 2061, at a time when humanity first stepped into the light. – Isaac Asimov, The … Continue reading

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Why the Future Needs Us Part I

First let us postulate that the computer scientists succeed in developing intelligent machines that can do all things better than human beings can do them. In that case presumably all work will be done by vast, highly organized systems of … Continue reading

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Broad Speculations?

Do we need them? The answer is a cautious “yes”. Speculations are not science. Science is more cautious and conservative; but good speculations, even while not correct, can lead to science. A good speculation is based on science and facts … Continue reading

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