The Art of Doing Nothing
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The Art of Doing Nothing
Sean Leahy and Andrew Maynard discuss AI fatigue, the philosophical implications of technology, and the storytelling behind technological progress. From the Modem Futura podcast.
An AI model that can decode and design living organisms
The Arc Institute’s new EVO 2 model does for DNA what ChatGPT did for words. From the Future of Being Human Substack.
AI: the Medium is the Message
Join Sean Leahy and Andrew Maynard as they navigate the evolving landscape of technology and its influence on our personal and professional lives. From the Modem Futura podcast.
The Artisanal Intellectual in the Age of AI
How is advanced artificial intelligence forcing a rethink of the value of human intellectual labor? From the Future of Being Human Substack.
Artisanal Intellectual: a response to OpenAI’s Deep Research
In this episode of Modem Futura, hosts Sean Leahy and Andrew Maynard discuss the evolving landscape of AI and its implications for humanity. This episode highlights the challenges and frustrations faced when using AI tools, particularly in academic contexts, while also emphasizing the exciting possibilities that arise from the partnership between humans and AI. From the Modem Futura podcast.
Can AI write your PhD dissertation for you?
I spent four days trying to get OpenAI’s new tool Deep Research to research and write a complete dissertation. This is what I discovered. From the Future of Being Human Substack.
Does OpenAI’s Deep Research signal the end of human-only scholarship?
Having got my hands on Sam Altman’s latest AI offering yesterday, I’m beginning to wonder when research and scholarship that isn’t augmented by AI will be seen as an anachronism. From the Future of Being Human Substack.
Going Pro with ChatGPT and DeepSeek – with Mark Daley
Andrew Maynard, Sean Leahy, and special guest Mark Daly explore the rapid advancements in AI technology with a spotlight on OpenAI’s 01 Pro model. They examine how AI is reshaping game development, creative industries, and research, and discuss the urgent need for academia to adapt to these changes. From the Modem Futura podcast.
AI turned my class into a song — and I can’t stop listening
One of my student used ChatGPT and Suno to create a musical ode to my Pizza and a Slice of Future class, and it’s awesome! From the Future of Being Human Substack.
AI at a Crossroads: The Unfinished Work of Aligning Technology with Humanity
Where the Vatican and AI Scientists Converge, Collide, and Challenge Us to Think Differently. From the Future of Being Human Substack.