EP1 – Dr. Prof. Derek Woodgate – Future of Tech, Cities, AI, Jobs & Education

Welcome to the BeyondX Podcast! In this week’s episode of BeyondTech, our guest is Dr. Professor Derek Woodgate, President and Chief Futurist of The Futures Lab, Inc.

 

The first part of our discussion centred on Future Studies, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, ChatGPT and GPT-4’s part in repopularizing AI, the proposed AI moratorium, as well as AI’s overall impact on education, jobs and our lives in general.

 

In the second part of the discussion we delved deeper into new and upcoming developments in technology, Brain Computer Interface (BCI), Neuralink and other Elon Musk projects in the field, Smart and Intelligent Cities of the Future, accessibility of technology, security's role in technological advancement and more.

 

You can find Derek’s full profile on:

https://www.beyondxpod.com/derek-woodgate

 

(00:00) Show Intro

(00:24) Episode Summary

(01:02) Derek's Bio and Introduction

(03:41) What is Futurism, and what it entails

(16:51) Defining Artificial Intelligence and its key characteristics

(30:54) ChatGPT and how it has impacted the dynamics of AI

(37:39) The arguments against a moratorium on AI development

(43:53) AI and Automation's impact on human jobs

(56:44) The Impact of AI on Education

(01:08:14) SECTION TWO

(01:08:14) Exciting developments in technology

(01:23:50) Neuralink & Brain Computer Interface

(01:33:35) Connecting the Unconscious Mind to machines

(01:41:33) What makes a city smart

(01:56:06) Accessibility of Technology

(02:05:02) Security's role in technological advancement

(02:13:11) Notes for aspiring Futurists

 

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