I'm proud of our team. We have a shared sense of Mission, Values, and Purpose.
Also, we understand that robots aren't coming for our jobs. We're creating the robots, the AI, and the automation – and it's exciting!
With that said, as tech becomes more capable, some will focus on the promise ... while others will focus on the peril.
We're seeing lots of hyperbolic promise and peril in the news cycle recently because of ChatGPT. Trends in technology news appear to come in cycles, with different names and topics but similar patterns. This is because, despite the constant evolution of technology and the world, human nature remains relatively unchanged.
While browsing a library of our old content, I came across an old news story from a local news channel that discussed finding tech talent and featured Capitalogix. Here's the article. You can watch the video below.
via NBC DFW
We are always hiring.
It's not enough to invest in the right ideas or technologies. You have to invest in the right people as well.
"Standing still is moving backward ... so you don't only need new technology, you need a new level of data scientists – a new level of professional that can think about what's possible, rather than how to do what we want to do right now."
Even though we've got an incredible edge now, I recognize that edges decay faster than ever. The trick is to stay ahead.
The future is bright, and the best way to predict the future is to create it.
Onwards!
Time's Ticking On The Doomsday Clock
The Doomsday Clock was created by a group of atomic scientists in 1947 to warn the public about the dangers of nuclear weapons. The clock is a metaphor, with midnight representing the catastrophic destruction of the world. The closer the clock is to midnight, the closer humanity is to a global catastrophe.
Nuclear war is still a significant risk, but not the only one. A list of the biggest existential risks to humanity includes:
Nuclear War: The threat of nuclear weapons and the possibility of a global nuclear war continue to pose a significant risk to humanity.
Climate Change: Climate change is a growing threat to humanity and the planet, causing rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and loss of biodiversity.
Pandemics: The rapid spread of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, highlights the vulnerability of the human species to pandemics.
Artificial Intelligence: The development of advanced AI systems has the potential to pose existential risks if not properly regulated and controlled.
Biotechnology: The rapid advancement in biotechnology, including genetic engineering and synthetic biology, has the potential to bring about new risks to humanity.
Natural Disasters: Natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions can cause widespread destruction and loss of life.
Some would argue that our exploration of space is another potential threat. So, these are just a few examples, and the list is not exhaustive. Addressing these risks requires a global effort and cooperation between nations, organizations, and individuals.
The Doomsday Clock was initially set at 7 minutes to midnight in 1947. In the 76 years since it launched, the hands have been adjusted 25 times. The most recent change, in 2023, moved the clock from 100 seconds to midnight to 90 seconds. This was a small but significant shift.
Flowing Data put together a chart to show the clock's movement since inception.
The Doomsday Clock provides a long-term perspective on the dangers facing humanity. Despite the seemingly small number of seconds remaining to midnight, it serves as a reminder of the urgency to act. We can move towards a brighter future by acknowledging the potential consequences of our actions (or inactions). Advancements in fields such as medicine, technology, and human potential offer hope and the potential to overcome even the most pressing challenges. With collaboration from the brightest minds across the world and private industry, we have the ability to solve even the world's most significant problems.
If I have to choose, I always bet on humanity.
Onwards!
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