Science Fiction Prototyping: When Imagination and AI Drive Real-World Innovation

Prototyping Sci-Fi Solutions Today: How AI Translates Vision into Action

This is Part 2 of a series called From Sci-Fi Prototyping to Prototyping Sci-Fi Solutions, where we look at concrete examples on how to use the the latest developments in AI, VR, and spatial computing to bring futuristic ideas closer to reality using sci-fi prototyping. In Part 3, The Quantum Frontier: Using Quantum Tech to Rethink What's Possible, we'll image how far we can go when we add quantum computing and quantum AI to the equation.   Accompanying article: ⁠⁠⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/terra30/%E2%81%A0https:/medium.com/terra3-0/preparing-ethical-technologists-the-role-of-ai-education-in-colleges-ae65115d91ef%E2%81%A0]⁠Part 2: Prototyping Sci-Fi Solutions Today: How AI Translates Vision into Action [https://medium.com/@daxinte/part-2-prototyping-sci-fi-solutions-today-how-ai-translates-vision-into-action-e2689511e968] Podcast Links: ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/10gmsGudZ0jY4MSMolJ8AX] ⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terra3-0-rewrite-future-history/id1727037783] ⁠⁠Podcast website⁠⁠ [https://terra30.com/] Connect: Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/danielaaxinte⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/danielaaxinte] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielaaxinte/⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielaaxinte/] Medium: ⁠⁠https://medium.com/terra3-0⁠⁠ [https://medium.com/terra3-0] Outline 00:00 Introduction 00:27 The power of sci-fi prototyping 01:23 Urban congestion and pollution 02:46 Global healthcare network to remote areas 03:46 Safeguarding against natural disasters 05:00 Restoring trust in digital conversations 06:20 Cybersecurity in a digital world 07:19 Reimagining education in the digital world 08:14 Making significant advancements in biotech 09:10 Pushing the limits of technology in manufacturing 09:57 Prototyping life on another planet 10:54 The intersection of AI and storytelling 11:21 Wrap-up

Science Fiction Prototyping: When Imagination and AI Drive Real-World Innovation

This is Part 1 of a series called From Sci-Fi Prototyping to Prototyping Sci-Fi Solutions, where we look how the latest developments in AI, VR, and spatial computing are making possible to take futuristic ideas and prototype them into tangible solutions for today's real-world problems. In Part 2, Prototyping Sci-Fi Solutions Today: How AI Translates Vision into Action, we'll look at specific problems and how AI can help solve them. In Part 3, The Quantum Frontier: Using Quantum Tech to Rethink What's Possible, we image how far we can go when we add quantum computing and quantum AI to the equation.   Accompanying article: ⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/terra30/%E2%81%A0https://medium.com/terra3-0/preparing-ethical-technologists-the-role-of-ai-education-in-colleges-ae65115d91ef%E2%81%A0]From Sci-Fi Prototyping to Prototyping Sci-Fi Solutions: The Role of Emerging Technologies in Solving Real Challenges [https://medium.com/terra3-0/from-sci-fi-prototyping-to-prototyping-sci-fi-solutions-the-role-of-emerging-technologies-in-9644d2241653] Book mentioned: Science Fiction Prototyping: Designing the Future with Science Fiction by Brian David Johnson [https://www.amazon.com/Science-Fiction-Prototyping-Designing-Synthesis-ebook/dp/B09CLSFPHJ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3GCM9ZWNDFC99&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.q0npuPqEeacX8ZGZ2Cn-5U3J9GCn84rnS6Y_ms-cFT4y8oE7Dn4MDUOYYx9EjaUuQapVko60glidChbeyNFDun15PC6HUEF-j6D6kweTYrgKKsHuNOCbkoW9NS6PkEQl-DWhiIdTmm1ecqJaYCsmIT6iGbzjSy1tShA2zDAhJ6nhBeopuP6MUlr604ebRBGiWiUZvb4ai-n2UhrmGRj_JOx5Ss2ALspOHcQSY_APsm0.o4Mur6mB37eFDzSRPxk_6JlcDk--ImCth-gqZgqkKaA&dib_tag=se&keywords=brian+david+johnson&qid=1708363062&sprefix=brian+david+joh%2Caps%2C253&sr=8-3] Podcast Links: ⁠Spotify⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/10gmsGudZ0jY4MSMolJ8AX] ⁠Apple Podcast⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terra3-0-rewrite-future-history/id1727037783] ⁠Podcast website⁠ [https://terra30.com/] Connect: Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/danielaaxinte⁠ [https://twitter.com/danielaaxinte] LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielaaxinte/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielaaxinte/] Medium: ⁠https://medium.com/terra3-0⁠ [https://medium.com/terra3-0] Outline 00:00 Introduction and series overview 01:15 Technological revolution and AI advancements 02:04 Science fiction prototyping 03:30 Driving forces: AI, VR, spatial computing, and metaverse 04:26 Practical applications: Solving real world problems 05:18 Conclusions and next steps

Harnessing AI to teach Computer Science - Guest: Peng Du

In today’s episode, we are looking at how we can avoid failing the next generation of technologists if we don’t prepare them for the world of tomorrow, which will be heavily AI-driven. From teaching them how to use AI to how to develop it ethically and legally to guiding them how to go fast – really fast – without breaking things. Dr. Peng Du. A technologist, entrepreneur, and Computer Science lecturer at the University of Washington. Peng got his PhD in Computer Science from University of Tennessee and worked for several technology companies before launching his new startup, Apexiel, which uses AI to revolutionize the automotive aftermarket.  Accompanying article: Preparing Ethical Technologists [ ⁠https://medium.com/terra3-0/preparing-ethical-technologists-the-role-of-ai-education-in-colleges-ae65115d91ef⁠] Podcast Links: Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/10gmsGudZ0jY4MSMolJ8AX] Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terra3-0-rewrite-future-history/id1727037783] Podcast website [https://terra30.com] Connect: Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielaaxinte [https://twitter.com/danielaaxinte] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielaaxinte/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielaaxinte/] Medium: https://medium.com/terra3-0 [https://medium.com/terra3-0] Outline Here's the timestamp for the episode. On some podcast players, you should be able to click on the timestamp to jump to that time. 00:00 Introduction 00:511 Dr. Peng Du’s background 01:26 Higher education and AI 04:15 Implementing AI in higher education 06:06 Teaching with AI assistance 08:56 Using AI in CS class assignments 10:43 AI chatbot for race car customization 12:42 Trust and security issues with AI 16:28 The rapid development of AI 19:19 Recommendations for getting started 25:02 Personalized learning with AI 26:28 AI summarization for lecture transcript 17:25 Automated grading with AI 29:17 AI as tool, not a job destroyer 31:38 Personalized AI assistant for students 16:51 AI in the automotive industry

Redefining Content Marketing with AI - Guest: Rebecca Nelson

Today, we are launching a new series: The Digital Alchemist: How to Turn AI into Marketing Gold. In this series, we'll explore how AI revolutionizes how brands communicate, create, and connect with their audiences. In today's episode, we look at how AI can be used for content marketing – from brainstorming content ideas to generating content. Rebecca Nelson, is an experienced content writer who's seen the evolution of marketing content from print articles to social media and immersive experiences like gaming, AR/VR, and now AI-based.

Exploring AI's Impact on Higher Ed - Guest: Jeff Dillon

In today's episode, we look at a very hot and highly debated topic: AI in Higher Education. While AI promises to enhance personalized learning, streamline administrative processes, and even help research, AI also brings ethical, legal, and practical issues. Jeff Dillon founded EdTech Connect to help colleges and universities find the right tech solutions for their work and in the classroom. He is the recipient of multiple awards for leveraging mobile technology to advanced higher ed.