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Risk and Precarity Part 2: The Age of Web3
Web3 enthusiasts claim that the blockchain will lead us to an age of decentralized power in finance and culture. The edgerunners and edgelords enthusing about decentralization are not the people feeling the harms of its disruption.
Cyberpunk Legend RU Sirius | Mindplex Podcast S2EP20
We discuss the formation of Mondo 2000 and other far out topics with the legendary RU Sirius, a multifaceted thinker, writer, editor, and countercultural icon.
Don’t Shut Down AI Development — Open It Up For Real
Goertzel reflects on Future of Life Institute's proposal to pause GPT-5. He thinks they're biased towards AI's risks, not benefits. Currently, 7 countries have banned ChatGPT. To ban or not to ban?
The United Nations and our uncertain future: breakdown or breakthrough?
In this article, David Wood asks for and outlines better steps in anticipation of future developments. Can the UN step up?
Steal This Singularity Part 2: The More Things Change, The More You’ll Need To Save
In part two of Steal This Singularity, R.U. Sirius reflects on his experiences with transhumanism and singularitarianism, and shares his thoughts on the future of humanity.
Mindplex Podcast: Episode 1 | The History and Future of AGI
Our guest for our first episode is David Brin, scientist and science fiction author of more than 35 books over the last 40 years.
Make The Tech Disappear!
In this new column for Mindplex, cyberpunk writer RU Sirius traces connections between the digital revolution of the 1990s, contemporary tech culture, and the coming future culture.
Risk and Precarity Part 3: Possible Solutions. In Conversation with Vinay Gupta
The finale of the 'Risk and Precarity' series features R.U. Sirius and Vinay Gupta exploring several possibilities as an insurer of last resort. Can blockchain offer relief for the precariat?
Steal This Singularity Part One: The Yippies Started The Digital Revolution
"Steal This Singularity" challenges the dominance of Big Capital and authoritarian states over technology. R.U. Sirius explores how we can embrace uniqueness and originality to thrive alongside AI.
Take the Notepad, Take the Pencil, and Take the Keyboard, Just Don’t Touch My Coffee: The Future of Writing and Creative Contents in the Age of AIs
Hruy Tsegaye examines the Age of AI: Writers, Chatbots, and the Future of Creativity. Controversies, pros and cons, and the necessity to adapt in an AI-dominated world.