Jane McConnell

IMAGINIZE.World

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Discover how forward thinkers, young activists and scifi visionaries see the future and how we can move in that direction.

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Jane McConnell

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3. "After World" with Debbie Urbanski: Humans and AI in Great Transition 26.11.2023 54:27

Debbie Urbanski, author of the book "After World," discusses the themes and ideas behind her speculative fiction novel in an interview with Jane McConnell. The book explores the concept of the end of humanity as both an end and a beginning, depending on one's perspective and where the story starts and ends. Urbanski delves into topics such as AI, climate change, and the relationship...

2. Immersive Technology with Mark Gröb of UPS 21.11.2023 51:49

Mark Gröb, a futurist and pioneer of virtual reality, discusses the use of immersive technology, such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), at UPS. He explains that immersive tech provides a human interface to digital data and can be used to enhance learning, training, and safety in various industries. For example, UPS uses VR and mixed reality (MR) to train drivers on safe driving p...

1. Shaping our Reality with Chen Qiufan 21.11.2023 1:22:07

Chen Qiufan, who also goes by Stanley Chen, is a world-renown science fiction author, humanist and futurist. In this conversation, he discusses his views on science fiction and how he sees himself as a storyteller rather than just a science fiction writer. He believes that science fiction should go beyond the boundaries of traditional scifi and explore interdisciplinary topics, including spiritu...