It sounds like something from a 1980s sci-fi film. The idea of a machine helping to make your business decisions is something straight out of a blockbuster, but the way technology has evolved means that companies embracing Machine Learning for decision-making can actually get the edge over their competition. AI & Machine Learning Machine Learning…
Dina Babushkina*, Athanasios VotsisResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-reviewAbstractAnthropomorphism, artificial identity, and the fusion of personaland artificial identities have become commonplace concepts inhuman-computer interaction (HCI) and human-robot interaction(HRI). In this paper, we argue for the fact that the design and lifecycle of ’smart’ technology must account for a further elementof HCI/HRI, namely that, beyond issues of…
James DiGiovanna DOI:10.1093/oso/9780190652951.003.0020 Enhancement and AI create moral dilemmas not envisaged in standard ethical theories. Some of this stems from the increased malleability of personal identity that this technology affords: an artificial being can instantly alter its memory, preferences, and moral character. If a self can, at will, jettison essential identity-giving characteristics, how are we…
The Invisible Landscape
“Bard of the Archaic Revival” Terence McKenna, the visionary ethnobotanist and self-proclaimed “bard of the archaic revival,” offered a unique, often exhilarating, and occasionally alarming perspective on the burgeoning cyberculture of the late 20th century. Far from a conventional technologist, McKenna approached the digital realm through the lens of psychedelics, shamanism, and a deep, almost mystical, understanding of […]
Hallucinogens, also known as psychedelics, are a class of psychoactive substances that profoundly alter perception, mood, and thought processes. Their modern usage is multifaceted, ranging from a burgeoning field of clinical research and therapy to spiritual practices and recreational use. Understanding their role, benefits, and dangers requires a nuanced approach, acknowledging both their therapeutic potential and inherent risks. I. […]
The inevitability of bottom-up organization across different parts of the world stems from its inherent strengths in system-maintenance, schooling, adaptive learning, and inclusivity, while also reflecting a deep historical precedent of cooperative networks. This approach, though sometimes slower in decision-making, leverages the collective intelligence and agency of individuals directly involved, leading to more resilient, relevant, […]
