Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

Disruptive technology

Scott McLeod

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

It may be friendly, but you still want to make sure there’s nothing breakable within reach.

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

Satellite view of the United States at night reveals illuminated cities and areas, with dense clusters of lights in the eastern region, highlighting vibrant economic hubs reminiscent of workforce data concentrations, contrasted by the sparser illumination in the western regions.

The Present

America’s workforce desperately needs a data overhaul

A National Center for Data and Evidence could supplement our archaic and expensive system and more accurately measure AI’s impact on jobs.

A sepia-toned illustration of a man with wavy hair, reminiscent of Keats, resting his chin on his hand and gazing thoughtfully into the distance, embodying the contemplative patience of playing the long game.

Business

What long-term investors can learn from John Keats

Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

Starts With A Bang

This is what we’ll see when Betelgeuse goes supernova

The closest known star that will soon undergo a core-collapse supernova is Betelgeuse, just 640 light-years away. Here’s what we’ll observe.

A smartphone with a red case displays a world map on the screen, set against a vibrant orange background.

Health

Dr. AI will see you now

The integration of artificial intelligence into public health could have revolutionary implications for the global south—if only it can get online.

Poster for the 1939 New York World's Fair, featuring a stylized skyline, ocean liner, and the slogan "The World of Tomorrow," encapsulating future visions that captivate imaginations and inspire exploration.

The Future

The future in 1939: Microfilm and Elektro the Moto-Man

By looking back at future dreams we can see our current hopes and visions in a whole new light.

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Don’t hold your breath

[cross-posted at Moving at the Speed of Creativity] One of the key beliefs of many edubloggers and educational technology enthusiasts is that digital technologies can, and should, empower students to […]