Bioengineering is a discipline that applies engineering design and principles to biological systems. Some examples of this fusion are artificial organs or limbs, the genetic synthesis of new organisms, gene editing, the computerized simulation of surgery, medical imaging technology and tissue/organ regeneration. Like any other technology, bioengineering has damaging potential, whether it be through misuse, […]
What should humans do? – Bruce Sterling’s SXSW 2017 keynote
A brilliant, acerbic audio presentation on the possibilities of Universal Basic Income – by a futurist, journalist and science fiction writer. This year, Bruce addresses himself to the idea of technological obsolescence of humanity, the robots-will-take-our-jobs, AIs-will-do-everything, Universal-Basic-Income despair that there is no reason for us to be here anymore. Assuming his customary mantle […]