Futurism
Techno-utopians like Musk are treading old ground: The futurism of early 20th-century Europe
Techno-utopians like Musk are treading old ground: The futurism of early 20th-century Europe Techno-utopians like Elon Musk are revisiting ideas from early 20th-century Europe, where futurists celebrated technological advancements and envisioned a “New Human” transformed by speed, power, and energy. The concept of the “singularity,” where humans merge with machines, is reminiscent of Italian futurist […]
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People fear AI taking jobs more than AI threatening humanity
People fear AI taking jobs more than AI threatening humanity A new study by the University of Zurich found that people are more concerned about immediate risks posed by AI than theoretical future threats to humanity. Respondents showed a clear distinction between abstract scenarios and specific tangible problems, prioritizing the latter over hypothetical dangers. The […]
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