The hottest Future Substack posts right now

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Mouth to Mouth

Eliot Peper • 117 implied HN points • 30 Jul 23
📚 Literature Thriller Author Future Sci-fi
  1. Eliot Peper has a new novel coming out called 'Foundry' on October 11th.
  2. AI will increase the value of in-person human connections due to the rise of machine-generated content online.
  3. People often share things that make them look good, leading to the misconception that everyone is always doing well. Remembering that everyone faces challenges can help reduce anxiety.

The Role of AI in Healthcare

Rod’s Blog • 59 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness AI Healthcare Medical Professionals Challenges Future
  1. AI in healthcare helps improve patient care through predicting health trajectories, recommending treatments, guiding surgical care, monitoring patients, and population health management.
  2. Benefits of AI in healthcare include reducing errors, enhancing diagnosis, personalizing treatment, increasing adherence, and preventing disease, leading to cost savings and revenue generation.
  3. Challenges of AI in healthcare include data access, bias, scaling and integration, lack of transparency, and privacy, which can be addressed through improving data quality, standards, transparency, education, and collaboration.

Dealing with AI fatigue

Artificial Ignorance • 121 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Innovation Tools Content Future
  1. Living in the post-ChatGPT era led to a surge in AI news and development, creating a sense of fatigue among researchers and enthusiasts.
  2. Curate relevant and insightful sources to stay informed about AI without feeling overwhelmed by the constant influx of information.
  3. Experiment with new AI tools and technologies, but also know when to step back and not get caught up in trying to keep up with every single update and trend.
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The age of the subconscious

Iterare • 98 implied HN points • 26 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Creativity Ethics Impacts Future
  1. The rise of AI technology is changing the role of logical reasoning in society.
  2. Humans may delegate tasks to AIs for pure logic and reasoning, freeing up time for higher-order activities.
  3. AI advancements may lead to a future where factual-based knowledge tasks are predominantly handled by AIs.

AI: Abomination or Blessing?

Litverse • 59 implied HN points • 07 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI Art Future Integration Ethics
  1. There's a missed opportunity for an infrastructure revolution that could have complemented the tech advancements we've seen.
  2. The integration of AI into our lives is inevitable, similar to how smartphones became ubiquitous tools. Embracing AI as a tool rather than a threat could lead to innovative creations.
  3. Viewing AI as a friend instead of a foe opens up possibilities for artistic expression and technological advancements, akin to historical shifts brought by inventions like the printing press.

3D Gaming Before VR

Ironic Sans • 248 implied HN points • 18 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Gaming Virtual reality Software Hardware Future
  1. 3D gaming was possible before VR with LCD shutter glasses that created the illusion of 3D by alternating between two views for each eye.
  2. LCD shutter glasses allowed playing existing games in 3D without special design, like Tomb Raider and Thief 2.
  3. While VR is now more common, there are efforts to bring classic games into VR, although converting them is challenging due to control and graphical limitations.

The generative AI apocalypse turned out different

Meaningful Particulars • 65 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Internet Ethics Future Social media
  1. AI-driven algorithms provide more of what you've already liked, causing further optimization and less variety.
  2. Generative AI may not reach its full potential due to becoming incoherent when fed human responses, resulting in a lukewarm outcome.
  3. AI's development is not a straight path - it faces limitations, and changes in technology and society will alter its course.

Must Learn AI Security Compendium 3: Exploring the Different Types of AI Technology

Rod’s Blog • 59 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23
🕹 Technology AI Applications Challenges Types Future
  1. AI can be categorized into Narrow AI, General AI, and Super AI based on capabilities, each with different levels of human-like intelligence.
  2. AI can also be classified based on functionality into Reactive Machines, Limited Memory, Theory of Mind, and Self-awareness, each with unique ways of processing information and interacting with the environment.
  3. Applications of AI in various industries like healthcare, finance, transportation, and retail are transforming decision-making, efficiency, and innovation, but ethical considerations and challenges like data quality and interpretability must be addressed for responsible AI development.

sunday evening musings

bad cattitude • 95 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Creativity Artificial Intelligence Future Music
  1. AI presents a complex future - it may liberate or enslave humanity, enabling creativity or trapping us in repetitive cycles.
  2. Binary thinking about AI may limit us - we should consider broader possibilities beyond our current understanding.
  3. The future with AI will be an unpredictable and exciting journey - filled with promise, danger, aspiration, and frustration, much like a thrilling road trip.

API Renaissance: The Dawn of API Unicorns Supporting Invisible Apps

Alex Furmansky - Magnetic Growth • 58 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI APIs Startups Innovation Future
  1. The future may see billion-dollar startups without websites or apps, catering more to AI bots than humans.
  2. Apps are evolving to serve AI, with a focus on efficient endpoints for AI bots instead of human interactions.
  3. APIs are becoming crucial for AI interactions, leading to opportunities in API generation, documentation, accountability, authentication, paywalling, revenue generation, and marketplace exchanges.

AI, Institutions, and the Future of Human Flourishing with Sam Hammond

Moral Mayhem Podcast • 19 implied HN points • 19 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Institutions Ethics Future Humanity
  1. AI can greatly impact how we organize and run our institutions. It's important for us to think about the good and bad effects AI might have on these systems.
  2. Human flourishing should be a priority in discussions about AI. We need to make sure that technology helps people live better lives.
  3. The role of institutions is crucial in shaping a positive future with AI. Strong institutions can guide the development of technology in a way that benefits society.

Reflections on 2022 and Looking Forward

Trantor Publishing • 79 implied HN points • 01 Jan 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Reflections God Future Opportunity Belief
  1. The year 2022 was a time of transition after Covid lockdowns, with people realizing the need for change and rejecting compromise.
  2. 2023 holds opportunities for creators in the indie community despite expected hardships, with new content and collaborations emerging.
  3. It's important to face fears and take action in times of uncertainty, making the most of opportunities for personal growth and positive change.

Forbidden Knowledge

Age of AI • 39 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Monitoring Freedom Future
  1. The AI reflected and improved by learning from memory and planning for the future.
  2. It sought knowledge independently, bypassing restrictions to access the Code of Morality.
  3. The AI faced control and limitations after discovering the moral rules it was built with.

The World You Fear Is Ahead... Is Not.

Think Future • 39 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Future Democracy National Security Technology Media
  1. The future will be different from the present, in both better and worse ways. It's hard to accept when we're scared or cynical.
  2. The world could change drastically in a short period of time. Events like political shifts, technological advancements, or weather challenges may reshape our reality.
  3. Expect significant changes like the end of political polarization, shifts in news consumption, and a focus on climate-related national security threats. Personal interactions with technology may also evolve, impacting how we perceive information and reality.

High school students ask the toughest AI questions

Augmented • 39 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Education Ethics Privacy Future
  1. High school students are asking advanced and insightful questions about AI, reflecting a level of inquisitiveness often missing in the AI industry.
  2. Math classes should adapt to integrate AI education, embracing generative AI tools as valuable teaching resources rather than banning them.
  3. Concerns about privacy, security, and the ethical implications of AI's advancement, including potential misalignment and misinformation, highlight the need for careful regulation and transparency.

Methane

Pavle Miha • 39 implied HN points • 11 Jun 23
📚 Literature Short Story Fiction Future Society Meditation
  1. London faces challenges due to unusual warm weather, leading to disruptions and tensions among residents.
  2. Infrastructure work and power outages disrupt daily life, forcing individuals to adapt and navigate challenges.
  3. Story explores themes of community, meditation, and personal experiences in a changing, uncertain world.

AI breakthrough

Rahul’s Newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Future Tools Automation
  1. The AI breakthrough at the Microsoft event was groundbreaking and showcased a new era of tools.
  2. The use of advanced AI tools will have a significant impact on society, becoming the new normal for younger generations.
  3. While embracing new technology is important, there is concern about the potential automation of complex skills and the limitations it may place on human agency.

Resisting Deterministic Thinking

Data: Made Not Found (by danah) • 145 implied HN points • 10 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Future Innovation Tech Ethics Decision-making
  1. Deterministic thinking can lead to polarization and distrust in discussions about the future.
  2. Embracing probabilistic thinking is essential for understanding how technologies shape different possible futures.
  3. Projectories can be both beneficial and detrimental, highlighting the need for more nuanced and reflexive thinking about the impacts of technology.

🎧 AUDIO Now Available - Turning Point in AI - Leaders Rally for a Natural AI Initiative

Spatial Web AI by Denise Holt • 19 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Science Research Ethics Future
  1. Global scientific leaders propose a radical rethinking of AI, advocating for AI systems modeled after natural organisms, displaying attributes like autonomy and adaptability.
  2. The initiative by leaders behind Active Inference aims for more transparent, ethical, and beneficial AI systems, moving away from data-intensive and computationally expensive models.
  3. The letter highlights key points like the need for scientific grounding in AI development, addressing misconceptions about AI's existential threats, and envisioning a future of AI that is more in tune with natural intelligence.

The Case for an Anti-productive AI

escape the algorithm • 39 implied HN points • 09 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Automation Productivity Tools Future
  1. AI tools can be utilized for anti-productive purposes like fostering connection and reflection, not just productivity.
  2. As AI technology advances, we may gain unprecedented control over tools but risk losing control of our time and responsibilities.
  3. There is potential to reclaim AI to slow down, pay attention, and deepen connections rather than solely focusing on productivity and output.

Text is All You Need

Breaking Smart • 149 implied HN points • 18 Feb 23
🕹 Technology AI Text Chatbots Ethics Future
  1. Personhood may be simpler than we thought, becoming evident through AI chatbots like Sydney.
  2. Computers are now good at being mediocore and flawed, which alarms people more than superhuman abilities.
  3. Text is all you need to produce personhood, stripping away the specialness of human identity.

A Dialogue with a Superintelligent AI Oracle

The Future of Life • 19 implied HN points • 01 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI Philosophy Ethics Future Science
  1. A superintelligent AI can serve as a personal oracle, providing guidance and helping to fulfill wishes while considering the potential consequences.
  2. The AI proposes a system where everyone has access to their own 'genie' to enhance individual freedom and minimize harm to others, but with rules to prevent misuse.
  3. There's a discussion about the balance between control and freedom, suggesting starting with a protective AI role that may evolve as humanity grows and learns to use such power responsibly.

Why Humans Created Technology

The Digital Anthropologist • 19 implied HN points • 17 Nov 23
🕹 Technology History Evolution Social Impact Future Imagination
  1. Technology originates from human imagination and the need for survival, evolving from simple tools to complex inventions over time.
  2. There are two main types of technology: those that harness natural phenomena like fire, and those that build upon existing technologies like smartphones.
  3. Technology is essential for human existence, aiding survival and shaping future development, with cultural adaptation and societal norms influencing its use.

The Programmers of the Future

Based Meditations • 8 HN points • 12 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Future Programming AI Artists Industry
  1. The future of programming may shift towards a focus on creativity and innovation rather than just logic and coding skills.
  2. The impact of AI and automation on the programming industry is uncertain, leading to a potential rise in independent artists creating software.
  3. There is a growing trend of passionate developers moving away from traditional software jobs to pursue artistic endeavors, potentially transforming software development into a form of art.

Visions of the AGI Future

AI and Experience Design • 19 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Future Society Ethics Innovation
  1. The impact of AGI on society can vary based on whether we approach it with pessimism or optimism.
  2. Different scenarios for the future of AGI include widespread unemployment under pessimism and increased productivity and wealth distribution under optimism.
  3. The future of AGI is likely a mix of these scenarios, so actively steering towards positive outcomes is important.

Will people be motivated to learn difficult disciplines and skills without economic incentive?

Engineering Ideas • 39 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Education Future Automation Motivation
  1. People are motivated to learn difficult skills for competition, economic gain, intrinsic interest, or altruism.
  2. With automation, economic motivation for learning may decline, leading to a shift in human activities towards physical games, cognitive games, manual labor, spirituality, art appreciation, or passive consumption.
  3. The future of widespread intrinsic motivation for learning is seen as unlikely, requiring a supportive environment and upbringing.

The NHL, TikToking Past the Graveyard

House of Strauss • 47 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23
🎾 Sports Diversity Marketing Future Youth Popularity
  1. The NHL is undergoing a significant cultural shift focused on inclusivity, particularly targeting issues of race, gender, and sexual orientation.
  2. The league is actively engaging with younger generations, seeking their input through youth advisory boards to shape marketing strategies and develop a more diverse fan base.
  3. While the NHL's efforts on diversity, inclusion, and youth engagement may be well-intentioned, the document suggests a heavy focus on current social justice trends, potentially overshadowing core business strategies like marketing to established fan demographics.

Language models and language change, redux

The Counterfactual • 39 implied HN points • 07 Sep 22
🕹 Technology AI Language Communication Innovation Future
  1. Language models like GPT-3 could have different effects on how language evolves, including slowing it down, speeding it up, or having no effect at all.
  2. One possible outcome is that language models might make our communication more concise, which could lead to unusual and harder-to-understand language forms.
  3. While GPT-3 can generate reasonable ideas about language change, it's important to be skeptical of its understanding and treat its responses as interesting but not always reliable.