Tag Archives: HEALES

From Big Data to Wise Data?

Posted on 7 September, 2021 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, We tend to be conflicted about “big data”. The phrase evokes thoughts of “big brother”, as in the dystopian image of “big brother is watching you”. Our concern is not only that we might be watched, but that … Continue reading →

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Shocking ideas: implants, money, consciousness…

Posted on 5 February, 2021 by David Wood

Dear Futurists I don’t write in order to shock. But I expect that at least one – maybe more – of the news items below may provoke some visceral reactions. We all have our intuitions about what sorts of ideas … Continue reading →

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Disease, aging, and health – English and French

Posted on 22 January, 2021 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, This first newsletter of 2021 has news about some forthcoming events and projects organised in London, Paris, and Brussels. 1.) The future of the science of aging – 23rd Jan Tomorrow, Saturday 23rd January, sees the first London … Continue reading →

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London Futurists news, 3 Aug 2018

Posted on 3 August, 2018 by David Wood

Dear Futurists 1.) Digital Dictatorship vs. Democracy, Mon 6 Aug The algorithms employed in present-day digital technology have been found guilty from time to time of biases, prejudices, and weird misunderstanding – sometimes with serious consequences. But as futurists, we … Continue reading →

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