Futurism Courses and Certifications

Caribeanofuturism - AI's Role in Realizing Caribbean Potential

Exploration du potentiel de l'IA dans les Caraïbes : opportunités, défis et équilibre entre tradition et modernité pour une transformation éthique et innovante de la région.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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Wie wird gleich? - Gestaltung und Design für eine lebenswerte Zukunft

Entdecke die Beziehung zwischen Gestaltung und Zukunftsgestaltung durch künstlerische Forschung und praktische Experimente, die zeigen, wie Design unsere gemeinsame Zukunft prägt und beeinflusst.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

AI - Humanity's Final Invention?

Exploring the potential impact of artificial superintelligence on humanity's future, discussing its development, risks, and implications for our species' dominance on Earth.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Futurism of Conduct - The Three Level Journey

Explore the impact of social media and internet on workplace dynamics, focusing on the sixth sense, empathy, and future thought management for enhanced productivity.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Polygon Runway

Cassette Futurism Aesthetic in Blender - 3D Modeling Process

Master the nostalgic Cassette Futurism aesthetic by creating retro-tech 3D models with CRT screens, chunky buttons, and glowing elements using Blender's modeling tools.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

The Next 5,000 Days of the Web

Explore the future of the internet with tech visionary Kevin Kelly as he predicts revolutionary changes and unprecedented connectivity in the next 5,000 days of the web.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

More Everything Forever and Exadelic - AI Futures and Humanity

Explore competing AI narratives and futures through expert discussion on doom, boom, and human-centered technology predictions with insights from speculative fiction.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Yannic Kilcher

Reward Is Enough - Machine Learning Research Paper Explained

Explores the hypothesis that reward maximization drives intelligence development, discussing its implications for AGI and reinforcement learning, with critical analysis and commentary.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

Mammoths Resurrected and Other Thoughts from a Futurist

Futurist Stewart Brand discusses diverse topics like resurrecting mammoths, geoengineering, and rewilding, offering an optimistic perspective on humanity's potential to improve the world and address global challenges.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

The Technology That Transforms Us - From the Stone Age to the Computer Age

Explore humanity's technological evolution from stone tools to digital interfaces, examining how innovations shape our identity and future, with insights from leading experts in various fields.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Royal Institution

Matrix to Metaverse - Can We Live a Meaningful Life in Virtual Reality?

Philosopher David J Chalmers explores the nature of virtual reality, its potential as genuine reality, and the possibility of living meaningful lives in virtual worlds.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

David Shapiro ~ AI

Predictions About Artificial Super Intelligence - Theoretical Limits and Capabilities

Explore theoretical limits and cutting-edge capabilities in AI, quantum computing, and more. Delve into concepts like the Landauer Limit, universal computation, and optimal intelligence to understand the future of machine cognition.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

David Shapiro ~ AI

Steelmanning the Doomer Argument: How Uncontrollable Super Intelligence Could Kill Everyone

Explore the potential dangers of uncontrollable super intelligence through a steelmanned "doomer" perspective, examining various scenarios and their implications for humanity's future.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Defunctland

Journey to EPCOT Center - A Symphonic History

Explore the 16-year journey from Walt Disney's death to EPCOT Center's opening in this symphonic documentary, uncovering the challenges and triumphs behind the iconic theme park's creation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

David Shapiro ~ AI

AI in 2024: 10 Concerning Trends - Elections, Drones, Cults, Regulations, Copyright

Explores potential negative AI developments in 2024, including election interference, ethical concerns, geopolitical tensions, job displacement, and regulatory challenges.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video