Archive for the ‘futurism’ category: Page 1014
Nov 5, 2017
Vision: The world’s most ambitious project: an entire new land, purpose-built for a new way of living
Posted by Klaus Baldauf in category: futurism
Krista Kim, the self-identified founder of the Techism movement-circa 2014-undergirds her process and seeks to encompass other artists working with tech within the Techism philosophy. “The contribution of art using digital technology will create a more connected and humane culture,” Kim asserts.
Artist Krista Kim seeks to raise digital consciousness through Techism.
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Nov 1, 2017
NASA reveals its Mars 2020 rover will have 23 ‘eyes’
Posted by John Gallagher in categories: futurism, space
Nov 1, 2017
Iceland’s Biggest Volcano Is “Ready To Erupt” As Europe Faces A Disaster
Posted by John Gallagher in category: futurism
Nov 1, 2017
China Just Unveiled The Most Futuristic Library Ever
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: futurism
China’s massive new library has such a sleek and futuristic design that it looks like it came straight out of the works of science fiction.
The newly opened Tianjin Binhai Library situated at the Binhai Cultural Center covers an enormous 33,700 square meters (362,744 square feet) space.
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Nov 1, 2017
Finland Is Giving Citizens $660 A Month For Free As An Experiment (HBO)
Posted by Derick Lee in categories: futurism, government
In Finland, two thousand unemployed people are part of an experiment that could shape the future of the West. For the next two years, the government will give them the equivalent of 660 dollars a month — for free, no strings attached. It’s an idea called Universal Income and it’s got a lot of politicians and economists excited, and others worried about creating a society of freeloaders.
But what does it look like? VICE News travelled to deepest, darkest, coldest Finland to meet a father of six taking part in the experiment to see how its changed his life and speak to those who are critical of the trial.
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Oct 30, 2017
Elon Musk releases first image of new tunnel under Los Angeles, announces expansions to LAX and 101
Posted by Dan Kummer in categories: Elon Musk, futurism
Oct 29, 2017
Technology Could Allow Us to Bring the Dead Back to Life
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: futurism
Oct 29, 2017
Scientists Just Discovered That Bacteria Have a Sense of Touch
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: futurism
Bacteria may not have a central or sensory nervous system as we know it, but they can still physically “feel” the world around them, according to a new study.
It turns out the tiny microorganisms don’t just respond to chemical signals — they also have a sense of touch, and can recognise surfaces and respond to them. Wow.
Our sense of touch is a very important tool for living in the world. It helps avoid hazards and dangerous surfaces, and keeps you from crushing delicate objects.
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