Monthly Archives: March 2022

AGI: the best opportunities and the worst threats?

Posted on 31 March, 2022 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, Our event this Saturday provides a window into the fascinating – and sometimes provocative – insights arising from the recent survey “The Rise and Implications of AGI”. As a reminder, the survey was jointly organised by Fast Future, … Continue reading →

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The probability of global catastrophe

Posted on 23 March, 2022 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, No-one likes to contemplate the probability of global catastrophe. But that’s what I was asked to do, during a Virtual Enlightenment Salon on Sunday. The subject of the salon was “Reducing Existential Risk from the Russia-Ukraine Conflict”. It … Continue reading →

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Resources for turbulent times

Posted on 15 March, 2022 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, I would prefer to start by sharing good news. However, the elephant in the room (or we might say, the bear in the room) can no longer be ignored. What’s happening in Ukraine is gut-wrenching. It’s a sharp … Continue reading →

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