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Scenario prompts 4 November 2024
Use the prompts to question relevance, opportunity vs. threat, if vs. when, timelines, impact, and responses. Consider multiple futures.
Today’s prompts are drones with a nervous system, artificial organs, dignity, democratizing AI, food and beverage trends, AI robots, climate tech, solar, and IoT and quantum.
Scientists test drone with nervous system, transmits real-time data via light
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/drone-with-nervous-system-tested
The drone uses an optical speckle technique to generate images based on optical fiber nervous system signals, translating responses into visual representations.
Scientists Discover Kidney Development’s Hidden ‘Dance’ – Key To Growing Artificial Organs
Researchers have uncovered a fascinating rhythm in kidney development, where mechanical stress waves guide the formation of crucial structures. This breakthrough could revolutionize the creation of artificial kidney tissue.
How Does Dignity Fit Into Your Leadership?
https://hbr.org/2024/10/how-does-dignity-fit-into-your-leadership
Dignity is one of the foundational principles that can explain business leaders’ struggles to maintain meaningful relationships with worker
Democratizing AI: What does it mean and how does it work?
https://www.ibm.com/think/insights/democratizing-ai
The definition of democratizing AI has varied over the years. Broadly speaking, it can be considered the more equitable spread of AI applications and capabilities across society.
Whole Foods predicts the major food and beverage trends of 2025
https://www.fooddive.com/news/whole-foods-predicts-major-food-beverage-trends-2025/730324/
The mega grocer expects to see more niche and ethnic snacks, high protein foods and unique textures in the new year.
This Is a Glimpse of the Future of AI Robots
https://www.wired.com/story/physical-intelligence-home-robot/
Physical Intelligence, a well-funded startup chasing breakthroughs in robotic intelligence, has developed a robot capable of doing various household chores remarkably well.
The Future of Climate Tech: Innovations and Trends to Watch
As the world grapples with the growing challenges posed by climate change, the need for innovative solutions has never been more pressing.
Light trick helps super-thin solar panels absorb energy 10,000 times better
Researchers trapped photons on tiny bumps near silicon, enhancing light interaction and improving absorption and device performance.
The Internet of Things Meets the Quantum Revolution
https://www.hudson.org/cybersecurity/internet-things-meets-quantum-revolution-arthur-herman
Can your cell phone, toy drone, or robot vacuum suddenly turn into a lethal weapon?