Embrace imperfection

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Scenario prompts 9 April 2024

The topics are thermodynamic computing, embrace imperfection, death, artificial wombs, wearable AI, the first jet suit Grand Prix and the ned of cold calling.

Embrace imperfection. 

What is Thermodynamic Computing and how does it help AI development?!

https://thebojda.medium.com/what-is-thermodynamic-computing-and-how-does-it-help-ai-development-1dd3b75a9ee6

Probabilistic computing.

Why strategists should embrace imperfection

https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/why-strategists-should-embrace-imperfection

In a world of rapid change, looking for certainty can obscure opportunity. Taking smaller yet bold steps provides a more sure-footed path through uncertainty. Read this https://www.ronimmink.com/actively-managing-serendipity-is-more-important-than-business-optimisation/

The new science of death: ‘There’s something happening in the brain that makes no sense’

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/02/new-science-of-death-brain-activity-consciousness-near-death-experience

New research into the dying brain suggests the line between life and death may be less distinct than previously thought

Artificial Wombs Will Compound the Harm Reproductive Tech Inflicts on Children

https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2024/04/93153/

Without Mothers, Babies Suffer

ChatGPT might get its own dedicated personal AI device – with Jony Ive’s help

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-might-get-its-own-dedicated-personal-device-with-jony-ives-help

Wearable AI.

World’s first Jet Suit Grand Prix delivers thrills – and spills

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/video-first-jet-suit-grand-prix-dubai/

The first ever jet suit race has been held in Dubai. Racers each wrestled the thrust from seven 130-hp jet turbines to levitate and negotiate a course in spectacular head-to-head duels – and the event delivered the sport’s first jet suit crash.

Google is working on a ‘lookup’ button for unknown callers on Android

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/6/24123044/pixel-lookup-button-unknown-callers-gemini-ai-summaries

More cocooning (follow Faith Popcorn).

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