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Risk Mitigation
Writer and media theorist Bogna Konior connects cosmos and computer by reconsidering our eerily silent Universe.
A look at how criminals are using unrestricted chatbots and how cyber defenders are fighting back.
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Michael Watkins likens today's AI moment to choosing between being a dinosaur facing extinction or a surfer embracing change, inviting you to join a class that enhances your skills in crafting prompts, designing human-AI systems, and inspiring others to adapt.
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Astronauts like Chris Hadfield and Scott Parazynski exemplify risk mitigation, demonstrating that their contingency planning skills are applicable to various challenges on Earth, from budgeting to managing Fortune 500 companies.
Brian Gumbel — President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Dataminr — explores the cutting edge of real-time information analysis.
Barry Ritholtz — market commentator, founder of Ritholtz Wealth Management, and podcast host — shares what really trips investors up.
The history of catastrophe shows that true resilience comes not from restoration, but from reinvention.
Investor Guy Spier joins Big Think for a chat about the “Oracle of Omaha,” generative AI, what confuses him, and more.
Encouraging thoughtful responses over impulsive reactions can help prevent AI exploitation in decision-making.
A National Center for Data and Evidence could supplement our archaic and expensive system and more accurately measure AI's impact on jobs.
A prolonged strike could cost the economy between $500 million to $4.5 billion per day.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Hackers are in an arms race with cyber defenders. Will AI tip the balance?
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Quantum computing brings significant opportunities — but equally significant cybersecurity risks.
Josh Kaufman — best-selling author of entrepreneurial classic "The Personal MBA" — explores an essential truth about all decision-making.
Quibi was so focused on foresight they forgot the basics of hindsight.
"If you’re training an AI to optimize for a task, and deception is a good way for it to complete the task, then there’s a good chance that it will use deception."
A golden new era of business is within our reach — provided that we harness AI's potential while mitigating the risks.
Volcanologists warn that magma-filled vents evolve over time, leading to an underestimation of the number that might erupt — especially those capable of the biggest explosions
Police forces are choosing humans over algorithms to make some identifications.
Do grim sci-fi scenarios crush our hopes for real-world growth? Author Michael Harris looks elsewhere to unblock the road to a better future.
Scientists are working to map out the risks of the permafrost thaw, which could expose millions of people to the invisible cancer-causing gas.
There is currently no easy way to treat high Lp(a). A single shot could change that.
Really smart people don’t just demand intellectual engagement — they need the opportunity to learn and create something special.
New tech is a double-edged sword. Integration can be expensive and perilous: Mess up the adoption and jobs are on the line.
Technology goes in directions we can never predict — so we must be prepared to limit the spread of unintended consequences.
AI was the most divisive topic in a recent predictions tournament.
With U.S. infrastructure crumbling, an honor oath and iron ring remind engineers of their profession's ethical weight.
While many imagine terrifying futures run by AI, Rohit Krishnan is quietly identifying real problems and solutions.
