New World Same Humans

New World Same Humans, curated by David Mattin, explores the intersections of technology, society, and human nature. It delves into the impact of technological advancements like AI on democracy, work, and personal identity, while contemplating human responses and adaptations to these changes, including ethical considerations and future societal structures.

Technology and society Artificial Intelligence Human and machine interaction Future of democracy Innovation in healthcare Environmental sustainability Cultural and ethical implications of technology Digital economy Community and discussion forums

The hottest Substack posts of New World Same Humans

And their main takeaways

Creatures and Machines

114 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
📖 Philosophy Technology Human nature Ethics
  1. The next great division could be between those who want to live as creatures and those who want to live as machines.
  2. The ongoing technology revolution could lead to a conflict between those embracing human-machine fusion and those wanting to remain fully human.
  3. New stories, visions, and ways of coexisting are needed to navigate the differences in attitudes towards technology and human nature.

Lookout to 2024

85 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Blockchain Robotics Geopolitics Science
  1. Generative AI is set to impact the real economy in 2024, with a focus on automating knowledge worker tasks.
  2. 2024 will see a historic year for global democracy, with tensions rising around deepfake technologies in elections.
  3. Mainstream adoption of blockchain technology is expected to reshape societies with decentralization and innovation.

New Week #130

40 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Generative AI
  1. OpenAI unveiled Sora, a new text-to-video model that produces photorealistic videos and accurately simulates physical dynamics.
  2. The emergence of generative AI models like Sora raises concerns about intellectual property rights and the future of human creativity in fields like filmmaking.
  3. Advances in AI technology, such as Sora, are rapidly transforming the creative and social media landscapes, moving towards a visual-centric culture and raising profound questions about our understanding of reality.

See you in 2024! 🎄

32 implied HN points • 22 Dec 23
📚 Literature Newsletter Community
  1. The newsletter will be on pause for the winter break.
  2. The author appreciates the community and interactions throughout the year.
  3. The author will resume the newsletter in January for another year of content.

The Monthly Salon: December

22 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI Robotics Space Exploration Future outlook Tech Trends
  1. The Monthly Salon is a space for community discussions on trends, technology, and society.
  2. 2023 has been dominated by machine intelligence advances and 2024 will see further developments in AI and humanoid robots.
  3. The upcoming year holds significant developments like the first private moon landing and the potential impact on human labor.
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The Monthly Salon: November

17 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Future Debate
  1. David Mattin hosts a Monthly Salon for online discussions on trends, technology, and society.
  2. The Monthly Salon encourages lively and engaging discussions similar to a 17th-century London coffee house.
  3. The current theme for discussion is the topic of AI doom - exploring worries, concerns, and perspectives on the potential risks and benefits of artificial intelligence.

Intelligence in the World

15 implied HN points • 12 Nov 23
🕹 Technology AI Data Energy Infrastructure Models
  1. Intelligence is becoming infrastructural, like a new form of energy, powering the world in the Exponential Age.
  2. In the Exponential Age, intelligence is becoming superabundant, available everywhere, like never before in history.
  3. Intelligence in the new world is seen as a new form of energy that does useful work in the digital-physical field, driving a variety of technologies.

New Week #116

34 implied HN points • 18 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Future Society Innovation Work
  1. GPT-4 is a powerful AI tool that can perform various tasks like code writing and image reasoning
  2. The integration of GPT-4 into common software like Office 365 will lead to significant transformations in how knowledge and information are processed
  3. AI advancements challenge the role of human imagination, shifting focus towards creativity and human connection

A Design for Life

27 implied HN points • 21 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Future Politics Ethics Relationships
  1. The primary force shaping our shared future is the technology revolution.
  2. There are differing views on the relationship between humans and emerging technologies like AI.
  3. It's essential to acknowledge human plurality in approaching the challenges posed by technology and allow for diverse perspectives and solutions.

Searching for the Exit Routes

28 implied HN points • 24 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Future AI Tech Ethics Humanity Philosophy
  1. The conversation about technology and human limits revolves around the dichotomy of transcension and limits, with different perspectives on embracing technological progress or imposing new restrictions.
  2. The tension between transcension and limits reflects the inherent duality of human nature - the infinite and finite parts - leading to the need for new accommodations and ways to negotiate this conflict.
  3. There is a call for a renewed liberalism that accommodates diverse ways of life in the face of technological modernity, providing exit routes out of the current trajectory towards a more inclusive and multi-layered future.

New Week #115

18 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Robotics Climate Economy Generative AI
  1. Alphabet is working on a versatile household robot brain called PaLM-E.
  2. Denmark is developing a project to store CO2 underground and tackle global heating.
  3. Generative AI technology like ChatGPT is revolutionizing the economy and transforming knowledge work.

New Week #118

17 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Workforce Finance Robots Innovation
  1. Meta introduced a new AI model for image segmentation, paving the way for advances in machine vision applications.
  2. Japan is facing a significant labor shortage, with a forecast of 11 million fewer workers by 2040 due to an aging population.
  3. Bloomberg unveiled a large language model specialized for finance, showcasing the power of domain-specific AI models for unlocking insights from vast amounts of data.

New Week #120

17 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Ethics AI Alignment Virtual reality
  1. Text-to-world models are advancing rapidly, changing how we create immersive virtual environments.
  2. DeepMind researchers explore using a philosophical approach to guide AI alignment with human values.
  3. Artists like Grimes are embracing AI to extend their creative influence even beyond their lifetimes.