![]() ![]() A clash may well result NOT because machines make 'go rogue' or will take over and eradicate us but because some of us humans may increasingly become like machines (i.e. And yes, it will be shocking to many of us to be confronted with a reality where machines have taking over many if not most tasks that used to be human such as getting directions, making appointments, finding mates and soon even medical diagnosis (Future Shock, of course, refers to Alvin Toffler's book, though). However, it is already pretty obvious that trillions of dollars are spent on making the world technologically 'smarter' (smart cities, smart farming, smart energy.) but very little is spent on getting humans ready for that future - in fact, while machines get smarter we may actually become dumber (see the glass cockpit problem where pilots literally forget how to fly because of the exceeding instances of automation ). What we need is human stewardship that masters the transition into this new machine age. Gerd: I am very much hoping that humanity can indeed be steered to just sit 'on top' of machines (even if we won't understand them anymore), and right now we still have pretty good cards for that. ![]() Paul: What is "future shock" and why do you think man and machine will clash? Can't we all just get along? When this happens we will need to decide of we want to 'merge' with the machines or not, and the stance I am taking in this book is clear on that discussion: we should embrace technology but not become it, because technology is not what we seek, it's how we seek! ![]() Yet, exponential technological development in sectors such as computing and deep learning, nano-science, material sciences, energy (batteries!) etc means that beyond a doubt we are quickly heading towards that point where computers / robots / AI will have the same processing power as the human brain (10 quadrillion CPS - connections per second), the so-called singularity, in probably less than 10 years. Some of my futurist colleagues call this transhumanism - something I personally think we should examine with great caution. Technology is no longer just a tool we use to achieve something - we are actually (as McLuhan predicted) becoming tools (ie. Every single technological change is now impacting humanity in a much deeper way than ever before because technology will soon impact our own biology, primarily via the rise of genome editing and artificial intelligence. Gerd: Technology is always created by humans and in turn re-defining what we can and will do. Why do you think this is true when most technological advances seem to have had little to do with humans themselves and rather the effect they have or problems they have created for themselves? His credo is simple: People, Planet, Purpose and Prosperity.Paul: You say humanity will change more in the next 20 years than it has in the last 300. A true thought leader in the futurist space, Gerd is above all a dedicated humanist who believes that all technological progress should further collective human flourishing. His diverse list of clients include governments, NGOs and Fortune 500 companies. Gerd is highly regarded as a global influencer and has advised many business leaders and government officials around the globe. Humanity', futurism meets humanism in a ground-breaking manifesto of critical observation exploring the megashifts that will radically alter our society, economy, values and even our biology. His keynotes, speeches and presentations are renowned for their hard-hitting and provocative style inspiring, humorous, motivational, and always personal. Gerd focuses on the future of humanity and technology, digital ethics, artificial intelligence, future-leadership and foresights. Gerd Leonhard is one of the top 10 futurist keynote speakers worldwide, with over 2,000 engagements in 60 countries and a combined audience of over 2.5 million people. ![]()
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