In this episode we will explore the advancements in computing technology, particularly the shift from traditional electronic chips to light-based, or photonic, processors, highlighting their potential for increased speed and energy efficiency in handling the demands of artificial intelligence. We will also discuss the pervasive nature of modern surveillance and data collection, driven by nanotechnology, bioelectronics, and the Internet of Things, which extends to monitoring human bodies and even influencing behaviour through body area networks and bio-tokenised economies. Furthermore, we will examine the rapid automation of labour through advanced robotics and AI, prompting a re-evaluation of human roles and the […]
