Max Read critiques Kyle Chayka's book 'Filterworld', which argues that algorithms have led to a homogenized culture, expressing skepticism about the novelty and significance of this assertion and questioning the extent to which algorithms alone are responsible for cultural homogeneity.

Skipping ahead an hour in this Lex Freidman interview with Sam Altman so we can learn, from Sam, why GPT-4 ‘sucks’.

Jon Corbett's work includes the development of Cree# and Ancestral Code, programming languages that integrate Cree language and cultural concepts, and his ongoing PhD research toward an Indigenous Coding Framework aimed at enabling Indigenous communities to embed their languages, logic, and values into programming.

The thing I hate the most about advertising is that it attracts all the bright, creative and ambitious young people, leaving us mainly with the slow and self-obsessed to become our artists.. Modern art is a disaster area. Never in the field of human history has so much been used by so many to say so little.― Banksy

John Maeda's 2024 "Design Against AI" segment emphasizes the importance of understanding computational thinking, preparing for the transformative impact of AI on design and tech careers, and advocating for the use of AI in a manner that is fair and inclusive.
The 'Against' in the title is a bit misleading given the content Maeda offers. That said, being 'against' AI is a bit like being against breakfast. It's here. It happens. Now..what, when, why, and how we eat breakfast is the more useful conversation.
—Julian

An oldie but a goodie: Terra0 is an innovative blockchain project that aims to create a self-governing, self-owning, self-exploiting forest, enabling the ecosystem to interact with economic markets autonomously.

Apple Vision Pro introduces natural input for WebXR on visionOS, offering a more intuitive and privacy-centric method of interaction through transient-pointer input, enhancing the immersive experience by combining eye and hand gestures, as detailed in a collaborative effort outlined by Ada Rose Cannon and Brandel Zachernuk on WebKit's blog.

bitluni, details the process of designing and manufacturing a custom ASIC — prehaps the first of its kind?? People like to say that. We feel a need to be the one that changes the conversation, or shows the unexpected/unanticipate/previously unseen, don't we? Why is that? Vanity? Desire for impact? To gain notoriety?

In a pioneering study, artificial intelligence (AI) applications are being utilized to explore the intricacies of biological life. This advancement in technology has allowed for the analysis of extensive data sets concerning genes and cellular structures, leading to some unexpected findings that promise to deepen our understanding of biological processes. The research connects to a historical continuum of scientific discovery that includes significant milestones such as the identification of erythropoietin, a hormone pivotal in the production of red blood cells. This discovery traces back to an observation made in 1889 by French doctor Francois-Gilbert Viault, who noted an increase in his red blood cell count after spending time at high altitudes. It wasn't until much later that the hormone was isolated and its source, a rare kidney cell named the Norn cell, was identified. These cells are activated under conditions of low oxygen to produce erythropoietin, showcasing the body's profound ability to adapt to its needs. The potential of AI to uncover new aspects of what it means to be alive poses intriguing possibilities for future biological and medical research.

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Chris Butler is a chaotic good product manager, writer, and speaker. He facilitates critical decision making for teams that build new and innovative products. He has been a product leader at Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Cognizant, KAYAK, and Waze.
He's currently working with us on an Employee Manual from the Future, using Design Fiction and workshopping to investigate and excavate adjacent possible futures of human collective organization.

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