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Technologies of Consciousness Technologies of Consciousness(ToC) is an exciting new field of study. Consciousness is poorly understood but of growing importance because it represents a great frontier beyond knowledge. This survey is a preliminary attempt to explore 6 ToCs we are thinking of adding to TechCast, plus 3 technologies we now cover.
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Global Megacrisis Survey The global megacrisis of climate change, peak oil & energy shortages, to the social order are analyzed from opposing viewpoints. Then we invite you to respond to a survey evaluating the likelihood of 4 scenarios running from most pessimistic to most optimistic. This is the biggest issue of our time, and we think you will find the results thought-provoking.
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Great Recession TechCast and Shaping Tomorrow joined forces to address the economic recession that began with the global stock market collapse of 2008. We invite subscribers and visitors from both sites to offer their thoughts on when the recession is likely to end and what structural changes are needed.
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What to do About Global Warming? Most scientists accept the threat of climate change, but some people argue this is simply a natural cycle that humans cannot control. To what extent is global warming just a blip in nature or caused by carbon fuels? What should be done to alleviate the threat?
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Can AI Automate Human Consciousness? With computer power poised to match the brain by 2020, scientists think AI will soon replace human thought. But most people think there is something fundamentally superior about the human mind. Is computer intelligence capable of replacing human consciousness? Or does the mind inherently transcend information and knowledge?
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