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Fears of AI-induced intellectual atrophy are misplaced if we design the tools correctly. Introducing "Cognitive Scaffolding" rather than "Cognitive Offloading".
Deepfakes are eroding our shared reality. The solution isn’t better detection (a losing arms race); it’s cryptographic provenance. The case for C2PA and signed content.
Algorithms optimized for engagement prioritize outrage and polarization. We need to re-engineer the web for "intention"—optimizing for user goals, not user time.
We need to feed 10 billion people by 2050 on less land with less water. The answer lies in "per-plant" farming, where AI treats every stalk of corn as an individual patient.
Cultivated meat is no longer science fiction; it is an engineering challenge. We discuss the path to price parity and the cultural battle over "real" food.
1.7 billion people have no bank account. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) isn’t just for crypto-bros; it’s the infrastructure for global financial inclusion.
When algorithms trade with algorithms at the speed of light, market dynamics change fundamentally. Are we building a system too complex to control?
In a world of infinite AI-generated content, the ability to create is demonetized. The ability to *filter* and *curate* becomes the premium skill.
Using LiDAR scanning and the Metaverse to preserve endangered cultural heritage sites before they are lost to war or climate change.
We are more connected than ever, yet more lonely. The next unicorn startups won’t be about efficiency; they will be about belonging.