Welcome back DPiPers!
This month we take a glimpse at the future, discovering recent advances in machine learning and discussing what this could mean for us living surrounded by technology.
This month’s talk: What All Tech-Minded People Need to Know About the Future
A few weeks ago, a senior software engineer at Google was suspended after publicly sharing claims that an artificial intelligence (AI) called LaMDA was “sentient”. Do we need to be worried or should we be excited? In this talk Ian will explore questions arising from the latest understand of the interface between humans and machines. Including:
- What does the new understanding of humans as bio-electric beings means for your wellbeing in tech-full world?
- How can the work of Center for Humane Technology help us find a balance between: embracing efficiency and growth in places where powerful forms of value can be created, and to embrace stewardship and collaboration when powerful forms of value are at risk of being destroyed.
Where? When?
DPiP is now held at the fantastic, new Bewiched Fletton Quays and a short walk from Cathedral Square. Find us at Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Peterborough PE2 8TY.
There’s plenty of parking available at the multi-story carpark as you approach Bewiched or if you continue along Bittern Way you’ll come to the Railway Siding Car Park.
Join us from 6.30pm for coffee and cake, with talks starting around 7pm.
We still want to deliver our usual mix of talks from across the digital sector and are now actively looking for new speakers. If you have an idea for a talk please head over to https://mydpip.com/speakers-talks/
Ian Tennant PhD
Ian Tennant PhD, has over 20 years’ experience working in the field of human and environmental health. His early career included post-doctoral research at the Medical Research Council Centre for Inflammation Research based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
He went on to work on regional and national environmental initiatives and trained as a manual therapist and health coach. These days he works face-to-face with people, helping them make simple choices that are inexpensive and improve their health and is also involved in academic research on body awareness.
He recently collaborated with other DPiP members to set up the Futurus Project: an NFT exhibition based around the theme: ‘What does a future of humane and nature-friendly technology look like?’. Ian is the author of Restoring Balance: A Guide to the Evolving Field of Human Wellbeing.