#mindcandy: cyber–physical systems

I am a fan of Daniel Burus. Author of “The anticipatory organisation“. To be the disruptor or the disrupted. You have a choice.

CPS

According to his, his one technology convergence is quietly redefining the future of business. CPS. A cyber–physical system (CPS) blends physical components (like machines, sensors, or vehicles) with digital control systems that analyze, learn, and adapt in real time. Here is the link to his post.

Our next reality

I tend to agree. You should read “Our next reality“. A new reality is coming in, and artificial intelligence and immersive technologies will fundamentally change our lives, impacting not only how we work and play but also how we perceive our world, engage our surroundings, and interact with each other.

The prompt

In a world where customers and employees interact through AI agents and immersive interfaces, what becomes our new front door?

All the prompts

My latest book about books about AI: You are the upgrade

Data, acceleration, and the future of intelligence: Lessons from 25 core books (and links to 114 other books) about AI, technology abstraction, and consciousness.

https://www.ronimmink.com/product/a-book-about-books-about-ai/

A Virus Designed in the Lab Could Help Defeat Antibiotic Resistance

Scientists can now design bacteria-killing viruses from DNA, opening a faster path to fighting superbugs.

https://scitechdaily.com/a-virus-designed-in-the-lab-could-help-defeat-antibiotic-resistance/

Three-minute explainer on…friction-maxxing

Friction-maxxing is about building tolerance for inconvenience rather than eliminating it entirely. Instead of obsessing over smooth, painless processes in every corner of life, friction-maxxing encourages people to pause, reflect and embrace small obstacles that can end up sharpening judgment, deepening engagement and cultivating resilience.

https://www.raconteur.net/leadership/three-minute-explainer-on-friction-maxxing

What LEGO Can Teach Us about Autonomy and Engagement

Distributed Autonomy Is a Crucial Prerequisite for Engagement

https://brodzinski.com/2026/01/lego-autonomy-engagement.html

The Transformation Economy: Are You Ready For The Next Big Shift In Business?

Customers want more than a memorable or meaningful experience. They want transformative growth. The focus is on customer aspirations, where companies help their customers achieve what they want. 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/shephyken/2026/02/08/the-transformation-economy-are-you-ready-for-the-next-big-shift-in-business/

A Needle-Thin Implant Could Transform How Scientists Study and Treat the Brain

A new type of brain implant is offering researchers a different way to interact with neural circuits across multiple depths of the brain. The device is a microfluidic Axialtrode, a long and extremely thin electrode designed to place functional contact points along its length rather than concentrating everything at a single tip

https://scitechdaily.com/a-needle-thin-implant-could-transform-how-scientists-study-and-treat-the-brain/

A peek inside Physical Intelligence, the startup building Silicon Valley’s buzziest robot brains

ChatGPT for robots…..

A peek inside Physical Intelligence, the startup building Silicon Valley’s buzziest robot brains

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