#maketechhuman

[studyinglogic]

What’s the most valid reason that we should be worried about destructive artificial intelligence?

I think that hundreds of years from now if people invent a technology that we haven’t heard of yet, maybe a computer could turn evil. But the future is so uncertain. I don’t know what’s going to happen five years from now. The reason I say that I don’t worry about AI turning evil is the same reason I don’t worry about overpopulation on Mars. Hundreds of years from now I hope we’ve colonized Mars. But we’ve never set foot on the planet so how can we productively worry about this problem now?

[mantezygelytesf]

technology has evolved over a short period of time (Digital Mom aka Molly says that she saw this with what technology her 12 year old had when she was growing up and what her 4 year old son has now)

school – everything is on Google Drive (grades, missing assignments, events and so on)

Molly puts limit on technology use for her kids – after 8 pm everything should be off

kids are learning to multitask (girls are better than boys in that) – however, that does not prove yet that they will be better multitaskers in the future

parents have to give out more “demands” to the children to look after themselves – before: used to be not to talk to strangers, look at both sides of the road when crossing, now: be careful with that you put online, mind who you are sending your information to

children are getting better with accessing different sources of information, however, they are not that good yet with assessing the validity of those sources

tablets are everything (erasing boundaries in comparison with TV back in the days, when it was for entertainment purposes mainly) – homework, entertainment are both there, things that they need to do and things that they waste time on

with digital, the role of a parent is to watch what kids are doing, ask them, engage with them what is happening between them and technology

by jeff – technology is taking boring parts and leaving just the most interesting parts, giving people shorter attention span (started with MTV, where they have constant “breaks”)

reject all technology in early education (example in Silicon Valley) – social price that comes later on in kids’ life

digital divide – technology cost has gone away, everyone who wants to be online is online (in the US), no new users except from kids, adults are online, 12% who are non-users - aged over 65; new divides – people understanding technology

(jeff) medical authorities nothing less than 2 years old should not access technology

parents should watch what kids are doing / watching with technology – paying attention, watching, understanding

technology gives teenagers empowerment – teenage power gain with other people like teachers, doctors and etc. (so they seek for answers online and fight with those people)

online threats (cyberbullying, predators, pornography) – Molly – biggest concern, technology vs. reality, educating on all aspects of online danger – a must, transparent policy – we (parents) bought this, so we have access to everything, so they know what their kids are doing; Jeff – internet reflects the world, both best and worst parts of the world, parents understand that kids will see it so they have to prepare the kid for what is to come up on the internet

parenting is getting harder, now with technology coming into the picture

[entmtbiz]

Pixar Storyteller Matthew Luhn and Virtual Reality Pioneer Nonny de la Peña Headline New Conference at InfoComm 2017

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Jan. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- InfoComm International® is pleased to announce that its new TIDE conference (Technology. Innovation. Design. Experience.), to be held for the first time at InfoComm 2017, will feature keynote speakers Matthew Luhn, one of the original story creators at Pixar, and virtual reality pioneer Nonny de la Peña. TIDE is a thought-leadership event for examining the strategic impact of audiovisual technology and the AV industry's role within the larger business and technology sectors.

The inaugural TIDE conference takes place June 13 in Orlando, Fla., the day before the InfoComm 2017 show floor opens. It will explore the critical role AV plays in crafting stories and how the AV industry can harness the power of storytelling to meet business objectives. The TIDE program was created for design professionals and enterprise technology customers, as well as AV service providers.

Matthew Luhn is a writer, story consultant, creative writing instructor and speaker with more than 25 years of experience creating stories and characters for Pixar Animation Studios, The Simpsons, and others. Luhn's Story for Business workshops and keynote addresses train business leaders and entrepreneurs to use storytelling to bridge the gap between heart and business to build brands and business communication. His clients include Adidas, Disney, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Sony and many more.

"From CG animation to big data, technology has created so many opportunities for storytellers to forge stronger, more meaningful connections with their audiences. Technology inspires art and art inspires technology," Luhn said. "After my keynote presentation, attendees will have clear understanding of how to craft impactful, personal stories that will help them connect more effectively with their audiences."

In addition, virtual reality pioneer Nonny de la Peña will join the TIDE conference as a keynote speaker. As CEO of Emblematic Group, de la Peña uses cutting-edge technologies to tell stories — both fictional and news-based — that create intense, empathic engagement on the part of viewers. She was selected by Wired magazine as a #MakeTechHuman Agent of Change and has been called "The Godmother of Virtual Reality" by Engadget and The Guardian. A Yale Poynter Media Fellow and a former correspondent for Newsweek, de la Peña has more than 20 years of award-winning experience in print, film and TV.

"The impact that virtual, augmented and mixed reality has had on the way we see, hear and feel stories — both fiction and the news — is ground-breaking. Being in the moment transcends being an observer and connects you to the subject more than any other medium," said de la Peña.

Through TIDE's breakout sessions and panel discussions, attendees will explore the role that storytelling plays in building businesses and brands, and how the AV industry can position itself as a creative partner in the process of developing and telling these critical stories. These sessions will provide attendees facetime with the keynote speakers and panel experts. Attendees will also discuss how to incorporate the concepts learned during TIDE in their day-to-day business.

"InfoComm is proud to introduce an energetic conference that showcases AV as a truly creative profession," said Jason McGraw, CTS®, CAE, Senior Vice President of Expositions, InfoComm International. "The world of AV is getting more and more exciting with extremely fast-paced developments in technology. The speakers and program we have curated for TIDE will show our audience how to tie their creative energy with transformative technology to produce outcomes that drive business goals."

The TIDE conference takes place Tuesday, June 13, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Orlando, right across the street from the Orange County Convention Center.

To learn more about InfoComm 2017 and TIDE, visit infocommshow.org. Registration is scheduled to open in early February. Prospective attendees can pre-register for TIDE by sending an email with their contact information to tide2017@infocomm.org.

About InfoComm International InfoComm International® is the global trade association representing the commercial audiovisual and information communications industries. Established in 1939, InfoComm has more than 5,400 members, representing over 70,000 AV professionals worldwide, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, independent consultants, programmers, rental and staging companies, end users and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries. InfoComm International is the leading resource for AV standards, market research and news. Its training, certification and education programs set a standard of excellence for AV professionals. InfoComm International is the founder of InfoComm, the largest annual conference and exhibition for AV buyers and sellers in the Western Hemisphere. InfoComm also produces trade shows in China, Europe, India, Latin America and the Middle East. Additional information is available at infocomm.org.

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Alaska’s Volcano Cools Down, While a Chilean One Heats Up

Alaska’s Volcano Cools Down, While a Chilean One Heats Up

[ad_1] The eruption that started Sunday at Alaska’s Pavlof has abated after over 24 hours of intense activity. The Alaska Volcano Observatory lowered the area’s alert status to orange after a drop in seismicity (meaning less magma is likely rising up into the volcano or the rate of eruption has dropped). But the ash cloud that topped out at ~11 kilometers (37,000 feet) high is still lingering…

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"#maketechhuman Episode 5: Molly Thornberg and Jeff Cole on Kids and Technology" by MakeTechHuman

[magzyne-blog]

Review: Audeze Sine

[ad_1] Josh Valcarcel/WIRED A few months ago, we told you about the imminent arrival of Sine, the new compact on-ear headphones from Audeze. They use planar magnetic drivers, not the dynamic drivers found in most headphones. Dynamic drivers are the familiar cone-shaped variety you’ve seen a million times—look inside the stereo speakers in your living room and you’ll see them. Within each earcup…

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5 Numbers That Explain Why STEM Diversity Matters to All of Us | WIRED

THE ONGOING DEBATE about the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) diversity dilemma has a pretty low signal-to-noise ratio: Despite the constant stream of TED Talks, books, blog posts, and corporate initiatives, there’s surprisingly little consensus about what the latest statistics and trends mean—much less how we’re going to address the issues they raise. Read More: http://pbl.sh/tn

[slobot]

Can't We All Just Get Along? My robots think so #maketechhuman #slobot

We see it everyday.  The Matrix, The Terminator, Transformers…  robots destroying humans, humans destroying robots, humans destroying humans and robots destroying robots.

I think Isaac Asimovhad it right, his robots were helping people for the most part, even if they went a little wonky once in a while…  When I started making my Slobots, I had that thought from the beginning – that they were…

[magzyne-blog]

Inside WeLive, WeWork’s Dorm-Style Take on Urban Housing

Inside WeLive, WeWork’s Dorm-Style Take on Urban Housing

[ad_1] “When we started WeWork it really was thought of holistically,” says Miguel McKelvey, one of the founders of the co-working startup, that’s now valued at $16 billion. McKelvey is telling me about 2010, when he and Adam Neumann were preparing to open the first WeWork office space, in New York City’s Soho neighborhood. To anyone watching at the time, the two entrepreneurs appeared to be…