Summary While there are obviously many world problems, here are some major ones technology is trying to fix: Health Food Security Poverty Climate Change Environmental Degradation, Water Availability, Human Rights Crime and Scams . War is another problem and although the focus now is on the Ukraine war, major continental wars have not occurred in … Continue reading Can Technology Fix World Problems?
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Turning Stem Cells into Organoids
Summary Organoids are one of the most significant scientific advances of the last ten years. Using stem cells from the patient's skin, scientists can grow organoids in a dish into almost any organ's cells. These include the brain, heart, liver, kidney and lungs. They can then experiment with ways to fix defects as the patient's … Continue reading Turning Stem Cells into Organoids
Happiness
Summary This is not a 'future tech' blog but something more important, personal than happiness. If you read the book, 'The Good Life', you will be amazed at the conclusion of an 85 year study by Harvard University. Simply, talk to people! Your relationships are important for not only your happiness but also your health. … Continue reading Happiness
Are We Better Off than Ever?
Summary Many people believe humans are not improving their lot, but the facts dispute this. People tend to look at the simpler past nostalgically, through rose coloured glasses. But we are living longer, have more wealth, job security is better and we are safer than ever before. Mental health is important because in spite of … Continue reading Are We Better Off than Ever?
What are ChatBots?
Summary ChatBots are programs that use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to provide detailed information in readable format about any subject you ask. Much publicity has arisen about ChatGPT which is a free version. While it is in the Beta phase. It attracted 1M users in 5 days since its launch in November 22. In all, there … Continue reading What are ChatBots?
The World in 2040
Summary Exponential technology growth will change the world rapidly by 2040. Surprisingly, predictions are that nearly everyone will use the metaverse. The investment Bank Citi predicts the metaverse will be worth US$13 Trillion by 2030. Once you have a headset, there are really no costs. So Mark Zutterburg may be right and although shares in … Continue reading The World in 2040
New, Clean Energy Alternatives
Summary Renewables, such as wind and solar, both with battery backup are predominant and currently being installed worldwide. However, there are some exciting alternatives being developed. This blog explores nuclear fusion and 24 hour solar transmission from outer space. Both have been around for a while but research has removed many of the problems that … Continue reading New, Clean Energy Alternatives
You, Me & Web3
Summary The title of this blog comes from the Sydney Morning Herald which publishes a page about Web3 every Thursday. Web3 is the next evolution of the web or internet. The first edition of the internet, Web1 was static or read only. Web2 which we use today evolved in the early 2000s and is read/write, … Continue reading You, Me & Web3
Automation for a Sturdier, Cheaper House
Summary Automation in the construction industry is being used increasingly to reduce build time, cost and increase accuracy. For instance, 3D printing can build all insulating concrete walls of a house in 2 days. The remainder is completed in a few weeks at maybe 50 to 60% of the cost, including all services. It will … Continue reading Automation for a Sturdier, Cheaper House
How Do Male and Female Brains Differ?
Summary The human brain is incredibly complex and the best minds are trying to find out how it works so that computers can simulate it. We have a long way to go. A few basic facts: The male brain weighs around 1.4kg, about 2% of body weight. Although the male brain is 10% larger than … Continue reading How Do Male and Female Brains Differ?