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Society.

— connecting ideas and action to move the dial on progress.

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What extended reality tells us about the next chapter of the internet

Amidst rising sea levels, the island nation of Tuvalu is exploring digitising itself in the metaverse. Clovis McEvoy writes that it is one of many extended reality experiments that show how the future of the internet lies in connection and collaboration.

At home in the anti-cool — crypto and the next counterculture

Beneath the undercurrents of crypto culture lies a foundation of social and technological subversion. Above it is a countercultural movement that traces back to the punks and hippies of the 20th century.

Rewiring Democracy: can society control its tech destiny?

At the height of Henry Ford’s influence, the industrialist used the media, exhibitions, and became the world’s largest film distributor to mold the United States into a car-loving country. Influential figures shaped societies long before Ford, but as the latest generation of elites moves to shape today’s cutting-edge tech, a new movement seeks to put everyday people back in the driving seat.

Showing off: can NFT status symbols drive mainstream adoption?

When will digital ownership go mainstream? What are the cultural vehicles that can make this possible? Where are the roadblocks? Ben Roy makes it his business to consider such questions, and he sat down with Leo Nasskau to offer some answers. Clovis McEvoy tells the story.

Why the internet needs a Magna Carta moment

Yat Siu has a completely different vision for the metaverse to almost everyone else. And at the helm of an investment portfolio worth $5 billion, his perspective is as important as it is empowering.

Inside the reinvention of co-living communities

Throughout history, humans have organised in communities. From nomadic tribes to 21st century metropolises, common geography, economy, and culture has always made for a community. With thousands of members who coordinate with a token, Cabin is reinventing what that looks like.

Future or fad: will headless brands rewrite the book on branding?

The blockchain ecosystem is built on decentralisation, and a new form of brands are getting built on top. Tyler Scharf explores the emergence of decentralised ‘headless’ brands, how traditional brands like adidas and Nike are getting involved, and whether this new model of branding is future or fad.

Managing Bias: How to Forge a World of Responsible AI

Bias in artificial intelligence is almost inescapable, but so is AI itself. Reducing and mitigating that bias is the challenge. Randy Ginsburg speaks with AI experts about managing the risks of AI bias and how to champion responsible AI adoption.

What if TikTok was good?

Cheap thrills, addictive algorithms, and misinformation spring to mind at the mention of TikTok. But it doesn't have to be like that. Scarlett Coughlan explores how the billion-user-strong platform could be reformed for good.

We need to reinvent education to make the most of AI

As millions of people implement AI tools into their workflows, thousands of schools have banned the world’s most popular AI platforms. That’s despite tests proving that AI teaching assistants can have a major impact. Activist Okezue Bell argues that we need to reimagine how education works to make the most of artificial intelligence.

How Cherie Hu pioneered a new way to understand the world

Water & Music has established itself as the first port of call for anyone looking to understand the modern music industry. Founder and editor, Cherie Hu, talks to Clovis McEvoy about the benefits of decentralisation, their new focus on education, and the importance of bringing virtual communities into the physical world.

Technology creates a thousand futures, culture determines which one we take

The interplay between technology and culture is underrated. Leo Nasskau explains why technology creates a thousand futures, but culture determines which one we take.

Leo Nasskau

June 7, 2023

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Society.

— connecting ideas and action to move the dial on progress.

What extended reality tells us about the next chapter of the internet

At home in the anti-cool — crypto and the next counterculture

Rewiring Democracy: can society control its tech destiny?

Showing off: can NFT status symbols drive mainstream adoption?

Why the internet needs a Magna Carta moment

Inside the reinvention of co-living communities

Future or fad: will headless brands rewrite the book on branding?

Managing Bias: How to Forge a World of Responsible AI

What if TikTok was good?

We need to reinvent education to make the most of AI

How Cherie Hu pioneered a new way to understand the world

Technology creates a thousand futures, culture determines which one we take

“Discovering AI was love at first sight” — Henry Daubrez