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The Connected Ideas Project

Exploring how tech, policy, people, and ideas are connected. A special love for AI and biotechnology, but a lot of thinking about how emerging technologies like fusion, AI, quantum, and more are impacting our lives. With some sci-fi thrown in.
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Science FictionArtificial IntelligenceAndere Technische WissenschaftenEnglisch
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Autor Alexander Titus

Good morning, Today is the first Friday of 2025. I spent the New Year’s holiday in a backcountry hut with friends and family, reflecting on 2024 and what I’m hoping for in 2025. One of the things I’m most excited about in 2025 is to explore this intersection of technology and humanity more through the lens of science fiction. I hope you’ll indulge me for an extra TCIP edition this week to share.

Artificial IntelligencePublic PolicyAndere Technische WissenschaftenEnglisch
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Autor Alexander Titus

The Map Is Not the Territory Artificial intelligence has often been described as a new frontier—a vast, uncharted space promising unparalleled opportunity but fraught with hidden risks. Recently, the inaugural convening of the International Network of AI Safety Institutes (INASI) in San Francisco laid down a global compass for navigating this terrain.

BiotechnologyAndere Technische WissenschaftenEnglisch
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Autor Alexander Titus

The Ancient Roots of Agricultural Innovation Agriculture is undergoing a revolution, one shaped by the transformative power of biotechnology. This field, at the intersection of science, policy, and industry, promises to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

Public PolicyBiotechnologyAndere Technische WissenschaftenEnglisch
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Autoren Alexander Titus, Hannah Dayton

Gene drives—a concept that might sound like something from science fiction—could reshape the way we address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Picture a future where we can eradicate devastating diseases, better protect our crops, and control invasive species. This technology holds the power to turn these visions into reality. However, with such transformative potential come significant risks and ethical questions.

SocietyBiotechnologyAndere Technische WissenschaftenEnglisch
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Autor Alexander Titus

Imagine standing on the shores of Prince William Sound, Alaska, where the Exxon Valdez oil spill once unleashed 11 million gallons of crude oil into the ocean. The waves crash gently against the rocky beach, but beneath the surface, a quieter revolution is happening. Microbes — some engineered, some naturally adapted — are cleaning up what humans couldn’t. This is bioremediation in action, where biotechnology meets environmental stewardship.

Public PolicyBiotechnologyAndere Technische WissenschaftenEnglisch
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Autor Alexander Titus

The Future of Cleanup Hi everyone, and welcome to this week’s edition of Co-Evolution ! Today, we’re diving into a topic that blends cutting-edge biotechnology with environmental justice: bioremediation. You may not have heard of the term before, but if you’ve ever hoped for a cleaner, greener future, this is where the action is happening.

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Autor Alexander Titus

Technology doesn’t evolve in isolation. Neither do careers. Neither do ideas. The Connected Ideas Project (TCIP) exists to explore the intersections—where emerging technology meets governance, where nonlinear careers challenge the status quo, and where speculative fiction helps us see the future before it arrives. If you’re here, it’s because you know the world isn’t built in silos.

Artificial IntelligenceBiotechnologyAndere Technische WissenschaftenEnglisch
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Autor Alexander Titus

Hello my friends. Today, I’m sharing a different kind of post. I spend a lot of time considering the implications of the technology we are developing, and I want to share some thoughts on what I consider the FABRIC of our society and the future human experience. This is outside of my traditional post, so I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback.

Public PolicyBiotechnologyAndere Technische WissenschaftenEnglisch
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Autor Alexander Titus

Good morning friends! I'm sitting here with my fourth espresso of the morning, still buzzing about a white paper from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB). It’s about minerals! So exciting! :-P Ok, I am being a little silly, but some of the enthusiasm that comes from my AI podcast hosts friends gets campy and I start to feel it too.