Adam Ford is a futurologist and an IEET (Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies) Affiliate Scholar. He works as a data/information architect, a data analyst and data engineer.
Adam has co-organised a variety of conferences in Australia, USA and China. He convenes the global effort of ‘Future Day’ seeking to encourage a specific day to ritualize focus on the future.
As a grass roots journalist, Adam has interviewed many experts on the future – and is currently working on a documentary project focussing on preparing for the future of artificial intelligence – the Singularity.
We have all been made acutely aware of the importance of AI in the last 12 months. Chat GPT has become a household phrase, along with warnings of the rise of AI impacting. From the 15 biggest risks it poses including fake news, loss of employment and human connection to serious existential quandaries such as the need to mitigate potential risks of human extinction.
Wow! And I thought my CARROT Weather app swearing at me every day was as bad as things would get. Anyway, speaking of weather, it won’t be a factor for those of you attending Skepticon 2023 or watching online. Not will it impact on the awesome Skepticon dinner and entertainment.
So, check out ticket options here and I look forward to seeing you there.