Category: Technology and Humanity

The European Commission takes aim at AI: the AI-GDPR is coming? (good read via Politico) #digitalethics

“Artificial intelligence will be the next GDPR. The European Commission has given itself the mission of drawing up rules for the age of artificial intelligence over the next five years, building on its legacy as the world’s premier regulator of online privacy. With Europe trying to catch up to China and the United States in developing AI, … Continue reading "The European Commission takes aim at AI: the AI-GDPR is coming? (good read via Politico) #digitalethics"

The Real Reason for Facebook’s New Cryptocurrency (must-read by Kevin Werbach, in the NYT)

“For all the controversies, Facebook’s profits remain strong and its user numbers remain steady. Yet it has lost something that in the long run is even more important: the trust of its community. Trust is the great enabler of human connections and commerce. It represents the willingness to believe in the good will, abilities and … Continue reading "The Real Reason for Facebook’s New Cryptocurrency (must-read by Kevin Werbach, in the NYT)"

‘Black Mirror’ Isn’t Surprising Anymore. We’re Screwed (says Wired)

“In other words, show creator Charlie Brooker and executive producer Annabel Jones in all likelihood plucked Bauer’s vision quest not from the headlines but from their own brains—only to have reality outpace what would otherwise be a pitch-perfect lampoon of tech-founder sanctimony. Such is the burden of Black Mirror. More than seven years after it … Continue reading "‘Black Mirror’ Isn’t Surprising Anymore. We’re Screwed (says Wired)"

Facebook, Libra, and the Long Game (must read via Stretchery) – is this the end of credit cards?

“Thus the federation of trust inherent in Libra, despite the loss of efficiency that entails: by not being in control, and by actively including corporations like Spotify and Uber that will provide places to use Libra outside of Facebook, and payment networks like Visa and PayPal that will facilitate such usage, Facebook is increasing the … Continue reading "Facebook, Libra, and the Long Game (must read via Stretchery) – is this the end of credit cards?"

Futurist Gerd Leonhard’s top 20 memes, key statements: Trust isn’t digital, happiness isn’t a download!

Above: Arthur C. Clarke on ‘the hazards of trying to predict the future’ – one of my favourite quotes! Watch the whole thing here. We just created a new PDF with the 20 most popular memes and statements from my brand-new and increasingly popular ‘what Gerd says’ animated slideshow. 2019-Gerd-Leonhard-What-Gerd-Say-Print-Final PDF (creative commons non-commercial attribution license) Related … Continue reading "Futurist Gerd Leonhard’s top 20 memes, key statements: Trust isn’t digital, happiness isn’t a download!"

Good talk by Futures Agency member Antoni Lacinai: The Power of Analog Communication in an Ever More Digital World

Antoni is making some key points here – nicely done. As I like to say: Technology is great but humanity is greater!

The 9 Game-Changers (as used in many of my recent keynotes): data, cloud, AI/IA, IoT, Quantum, Blockchain, 3D Printing (and Material Sciences), Genetic Engineering

The best excerpts from Futurist Gerd Leonhard’s recent keynotes and interviews, on topics such as Technology and Humanity, the Megashifts and Digital Ethics

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New interview video: Futurist Gerd Leonhard in conversation with Emily Miller (NetApp): how will we ensure the collective benefit of technological progress?

This is episode / excerpt #2 of a recent interview with Netapp’s Emily Miller – watch the entire conversation here. How will we make sure that technology will still serve humanity in the future? Are we destined to ‘transcend humanity’? How will we govern technology in the future? What do we WANT to be (not … Continue reading "New interview video: Futurist Gerd Leonhard in conversation with Emily Miller (NetApp): how will we ensure the collective benefit of technological progress?"

New interview excerpt: a path towards ethical technology (Futurist Gerd Leonhard and Netapp’s Emily Miller)

We will publish 5 of these shortly so stay tuned.  This is an edited excerpt of a really deep interview I did with Netapp’s Emily Miller, see the entire thing here. “Ethics is knowing the difference between having the right or the power to do something… and what is the right thing to do” “Embrace … Continue reading "New interview excerpt: a path towards ethical technology (Futurist Gerd Leonhard and Netapp’s Emily Miller)"

Free book excerpt from ‘Navigating the digital age’ by PaloAltoNetworks: The Ethics of Technology and the Future of Humanity

I’m very excited about my contribution to this amazing new book that was just published by Palo Alto Networks, entitled ‘Navigating the digital age’ (yes, it’s free – just follow the link). My chapter (12) is about the Ethics of Technology and the Future of Humanity). Download the  free PDF:  The Ethics of Techology #DigitalEthics … Continue reading "Free book excerpt from ‘Navigating the digital age’ by PaloAltoNetworks: The Ethics of Technology and the Future of Humanity"

Uber’s Path of Destruction (good read via American Affairs Journal): “Uber’s Investors Always Sought to Exploit Artificial Market Power”

Powerful and deep read by Hubert Horan – really made me think differently about Uber!   Some of the best snippets: “Most public criticisms of Uber have focused on narrow behavioral and cultural issues, including deceptive advertising and pricing, algorithmic manipulation, driver exploitation, deep-seated misogyny among executives, and disregard of laws and business norms. Such … Continue reading "Uber’s Path of Destruction (good read via American Affairs Journal): “Uber’s Investors Always Sought to Exploit Artificial Market Power”"

Technology and Humanity, Ethics, Privacy and the Future of Work: some of my latest slides and illustrations

Enjoy! Technology and humanity futurist gerd leonhard #techvshuman #digitalethics #manmachine PUBLIC-web  10 MB pdf   creative commons licensed

Short video interview: the end of routine is NOT the end of work! Gerd Leonhard on #futureofwork, DOTS 2019

Robots, smart machines and AI will take over our routine tasks, but not our work and our jobs: the end of routine is not the end of work. But we must prepare, up-skill, unlearn and relearn (Alvin Toffler!) – and we must take care of those that currently have a job involving 90-100% routine. Watch … Continue reading "Short video interview: the end of routine is NOT the end of work! Gerd Leonhard on #futureofwork, DOTS 2019"

New video: Futurist Speaker Gerd Leonhard at Microsoft DOTS 2019 in Prague: Technology and Humanity – the next 10 years

Download the Pdf here. More on DOTS 2019 here. AUDIO ONLY version: Download the MP3: Gerd Leonhard at DOTS 2019 humanity technology PRAGUE audio only

My presentation at the 24Ore LuxurySummit in Milano today: the 10 things you need to know about the future

Here is the PDF: 24ore 10 things you need to know about the future gerd leonhard MILANO June 5 2019 PUBLIC-email and… some of my key illustrations

New interview with Emily Miller (Netapp) and Futurist Gerd Leonhard: Defining an Ethical Path For Technology (video)

This is a pretty good conversation imho:).  Thanks to NETAPP for asking me to speak at their events, and a special thanks to Emily Miller (Netapp’s VP Brand and influence) for this great conversation. “We need to invest as humanity as we invest in technology” More Gerd quotes HERE. The 5 new human rights for … Continue reading "New interview with Emily Miller (Netapp) and Futurist Gerd Leonhard: Defining an Ethical Path For Technology (video)"

The externalities of exponential technological progress are equal to those caused by fossil fuels (GIF)

… and we must act on them TODAY    

Meet me at these 2 amazing events in BUCHAREST June 10 2019: Exponential change workshop, and CEO Clubs Forum

In the morning, June 10, the Brilliant Irony workshop: Are you ready for exponential change – how to be successful in the future (Intercontinental Hotel Bucharest) In the evening (after 5pm), the CEO Club Romania Forum: Technology, Humanity, Society and Ethics – the next 10 years. (Radisson Blue Bucharest)   JOIN ME. Gerd Leonhard Bucharest … Continue reading "Meet me at these 2 amazing events in BUCHAREST June 10 2019: Exponential change workshop, and CEO Clubs Forum"

New Podcast: Heaven or Hell – Futurist Gerd Leonhard on chapter 11 of “Technology vs. Humanity”

A new episode of our weekly podcast! In this episode Peter Van and me talk about Chapter 11 in my book Technology vs Humanity, on Heaven or Hell? This chapter presents a timeline of possible scenarios stretching out to 2030. We discussed topics including privacy, basic income guarantee, and longevity. Download the MP3: gerd and peter van podcast C11 … Continue reading "New Podcast: Heaven or Hell – Futurist Gerd Leonhard on chapter 11 of “Technology vs. Humanity”"