Devin Finzer on NFTs & OpenSea’s Future

April 7th, 2022 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
OpenSea is the largest marketplace for NFTs and user-owned digital items. The platform’s more than 600,000 users collectively have 2 million collections containing over 80 million NFTs. The platform is now valued at over $13.3billion and has attracted many of the world’s most prominent investors including: Mark Cuban, Tim Ferris,…

 

Crisis of Reason & Clear Thinking – Christer Sturmark

April 7th, 2022 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In country after country, conspiracy theories and religious dogmas that once seemed to have been overtaken by enlightened thought are helping to loft authoritarian leaders into power. The effects are being felt by women, ethnic minorities, teachers, scientists, and students – and by the environment, the ultimate victim of climate…

 

Daniel Lamarre on Creativity & Cirque du Soleil’s Global Impact

February 18th, 2022 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Originally composed of 20 street performers in 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group completely reinvented circus arts and went on to become a world leader in live entertainment. Established in Montreal, the Canadian organization has brought wonder and delight to over 180 million spectators with productions presented in 450 cities…

 

Philip Goff on Consciousness: Beyond Galileo’s Error

February 16th, 2022 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Philip Goff is a philosopher who teaches at Durham University. He is the author of the seminal academic text Consciousness and Fundamental Reality, and Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness which breaks down some of the most important aspects of consciousness research for the broader audience. In…

 

The Future of Artificial Intelligence with Mo Gawdat

February 14th, 2022 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Artificial intelligence is smarter than humans. It can process information at lightning speed and remain focused on specific tasks without distraction. AI can see into the future, predicting outcomes and even use sensors to see around physical and virtual corners. So why does AI frequently get it so wrong? The…