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Is space debris the next sustainability issue?

Space debris is quite a niche issue. But maybe not for long. The signal? NASA sued after space junk crashes into Florida home. The headline is an interesting example of future issues at the intersection of technology and sustainability.

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Could AI-enabled robots close the gender-equality gap?

Humanoid robots are one of the major trends that will reshape the future of AI as Large Language Models meet robotics. Can we imagine a world where they are commonplace in everyday settings? Taking it further, where they do most of the unpaid work that women nowadays do?

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What is the future of economic growth?

The dual impact of economic growth—its power to improve lives and its cost to society—in her latest blog post, inspired by Daniel Susskind’s book 'Growth: A Reckoning.' She discusses the potential for smarter growth driven by innovation and the crucial role of public engagement in shaping our economic future.

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Could AI give a voice to future generations?

The release of OpenAI GPT 4o demos showed that the future of AI is coming faster than we think. Questions senior leaders thought could be delay need to be addressed now. Could AI give a voice to future humans and improve decision making?

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Athena Peppes, Futurist Strategist

Meet Athena: Futurist Speaker & Executive Advisor

Empowering Leaders with Strategic Foresight on Economic and Technological Futures

Discover how Athena guides global organizations with her expert insights on the future of AI, neurotechnology, space tech, economic growth frontiers and more. Dive deeper into her journey from a seasoned economist to a pioneering futurist.

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