Superconvergence

“Superconvergence” by Jamie Metzl is an insightful exploration into the technological revolutions reshaping our world. Metzl, a renowned futurist, delves into the interplay between artificial intelligence, genome sequencing, gene editing, biotechnology, and other revolutionary technologies that he believes are converging to transform humanity. Those that follow my work know that I am a big believer in convergence – both as a historical driver in transformative eras and a current day phenomenon. I have added the book to my library.

Overview: Metzl argues that we are at the cusp of a superconvergence – a period where multiple technological advancements simultaneously come to fruition, creating unprecedented changes. He provides a well-researched narrative, enriched with historical context and current scientific insights, to illustrate how these technologies are evolving and impacting various aspects of society.

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Eradicating Disease and Disability

There’s been a lot of talk lately about the impact of Artificial Intelligence on Healthcare. An aging population is likely to place even more stress on a costly and ineffective healthcare system. There are other new innovations that are likely to improve healthcare efficiency and offer new ways to address global healthcare challenges. One such innovation is described in this Recent Article authored by science editor Jackson Ryan.

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