Cybernetic 8 — Volume 4

8 interesting things from a cybernetic world

Florian Resch
Sep 3, 2018 · 2 min read

What is this all about?

This newsletter is an irregular collection of the most interesting news from the tech and startup world I came across in the last couple of weeks, prepared and bite-sized for your reading pleasure.

It will mostly cover topics around #technology #startups #deeptech #neurotech #ai #robotics #decentalization #lifescience #healthtech #complexity #cybernetics #constructivism and #futurism, but also include some funny or otherwise noteworthy stuff from time to time.

Why cybernetic 8? Learn more about this worldview here, here or here.


Here we go — the Cybernetic 8 in September

  • Let’s start with some AI. Here are 4 interesting startups solving different problems with artificial intelligence LINK
  • As seen above, healthcare is a huge industry ripe for disruption through AI and robotics. CB Insights shows who is working on that— LINK
  • However, there is huge potential for failure in AI, as well. This article shows how AI has the potential to be racist and Sexist. — LINK
  • Genetics could benefit the future of drug development significantly, but it is a double-edged sword, as MIT Technology Review reports — LINK
  • The rise of programmable biology will have a gamechanging impact on many industries. Again, CB Insights knows what’s next LINK
  • Another part of biology that can be hacked is our brain, fortunately or not. Read about the impact this has on politics and voting — LINK
  • Adding to that, watch this great TED Talks on why your data are your property LINK

Anything else?

If you are sick of all this shit and want to make an extra-terrestrial excape, forget about Mars, says Singularity Hub, moon might be better — LINK.


Closing remarks

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Cybernetic8

Collections from the cybernetic future of humanity and technology

Florian Resch

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VC Investor, Partner @IST cube - Tech Believer - Sports Enthusiast - Constructor of Realities - Cybernetician - @flo_resch - www.florian-resch.com

Cybernetic8

Collections from the cybernetic future of humanity and technology

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