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How the cult hit sci-fi show imagines a “techno-realist” future.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
The latest from Peter Leyden's "The Great Progression: 2025 to 2050", an essay series published by Freethink.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Tech expert Peter Leyden argues that we have a historic opportunity to harness AI and other transformative technologies in order to make a much better world over the next 25 years.
The history of catastrophe shows that true resilience comes not from restoration, but from reinvention.
Back in 1970, Sister Mary Jucunda wrote NASA, decrying large investments in science. A former Nazi's legendary response is still relevant.
The founder of gourmet fast food juggernauts Pret and Itsu unpacks the meaning of success and what really inspires him.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
We need more science fiction-inspired thinking in how we approach AI research, argues AI expert Gary Marcus.
Many expect AI to follow a familiar pattern — technological disruption followed by adaptation — but what are we losing in return?
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
We've wasted our time and resources ideologically policing and punishing each other for far too long. Here's a better route to prosperity.
“I want to change the way we think about the past altogether,” says Dr. Betül Kaçar, an astrobiologist who studies the origin of life.
Groundbreaking invention does not always translate to commercial benefits. The challenges that faced Microsoft Research help explain why.
"Gyroscope-on-a-chip" technology could soon enable us to navigate over long distances without GPS.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Neuroscientist and author Anne-Laure Le Cunff discusses the lasting benefits of uncertainty, curiosity, and the experimental mindset.
We need to fully acknowledge problems, while vigorously pursuing solutions. Call it “solutionism.”
The legendary investor explains the transformative Objectives and Key Results goal-setting framework with an imaginary Super Bowl strategy.
The story of how the world high jump record was smashed in 1968 contains golden lessons for business and innovation.
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“I'm here to argue that AI is not going to cause a rise in unemployment. I think it's actually increased employment in the United States, not decreased it.”
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Jotform CEO Aytekin Tank highlights an AI-powered pathway towards more productive and more creative teams.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Philosopher and author Christopher DiCarlo outlines the key areas where AI continues to reshape the labor landscape.
An authentic career strategy built around sustainability involves embedding these key principles into all jobs, argues Marilyn Waite.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Yondr CEO Graham Dugoni unpacks the technological zeitgeist in this exclusive Big Think interview covering media ecology, leadership, AI, human connection, and much more.
Other plans for the tech: organ banking and deep space travel.