Mr Johannes Castner

Currently we talk a lot about artificial intelligence. Yet, the more creative and human centered paradigm of collective intelligence has yet to generate the buzz that it deserves. There are many new technologies and platforms geared towards communication and collective interactions, and I will discuss why most of them, as currently implemented, lead us towards collective madness rather than collective intelligence. I will then point out some design principles that can help us to build platforms for collective problem solving and that could help us to realise the potential for collective intelligence. Johannes Castner is a data scientist, data engineer and AI practitioner with expertise in modern (scalable) deep learning, data pipelines, knowledge graphs and reasoning systems. Johannes has an interdisciplinary academic background in Anthropology, Economics and Computational Social Science and now he employs these skills in his support of an undergoing humanistic global transformation. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

This is a short, inaugural episode of my new show, Utopias, Dystopias and Today's Technology. There will be a new episode every week, starting on Wednesday, January 18th. The guests featured in this video are: Somil Gupta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/somilguptaai (scheduled to appear on the show on Wednesday the 18th of January, 2023). Topic: the sharing and collaborative economies. Shamika Klassen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamikala... (scheduled to appear on the show on Wednesday, the 25th of January, 2023). Topic: Technowomanism. Ashish Kumar Singh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashish-ku... (scheduled to appear on the show on February 1st, 2023) Topic: the Metaverse. Amara Sesay. (scheduled to appear on the show on Wednesday February the 8th). Topic: Technology in Education for children in Nigeria. Flávio Azevedo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flavioaze... (scheduled to appear on the show on Wednesday February 15th). Topic: The Blockchain and Crypto Currencies. Olivia Gambelin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviagam... (scheduled to appear on the show on Wednesday February 22nd). Topic: Virtue Ethics for AI ethics.

Johannes Castner explores why privacy concerns, unfair biases and the inability to explain AI methods more generally have dominated the AI ethics discourse. Such concerns are necessary but insufficient to deal with all important ethical considerations. An ethical approach to building AI systems is built on human participation, such that the system learns to take actions that represent the full range of the participants' ethical views and makes fair compromises where required. #ISTonline #AISIG #artificialintelligence #ethics #philosophy #bias #XAI

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Ben Legg, co-founder of the Portfolio Collective and host Johannes discuss the evolving job market and gig economy. They touch upon the role of emerging technologies, such as AI and Blockchain, that are contributing to the reshaping of our professional world. Through their exchange, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and the peer-to-peer economy emerge as new models, offering innovative perspectives on work and employment. Fractional work is given particular attention, an intriguing alternative to traditional full-time employment. Their dialogue explores the challenges and concerns associated with these changes, such as the ethical implications of AI, the need for adaptive education systems, and enhancement in an ever-more productive environment. Ben Legg sheds light on the global nature of entrepreneurship, revealing how geographic and time constrain growth into new markets when running workshops, as the Portfolio Collective does. He offers a glimpse into the vibrant community within his organization, characterized by its remarkable diversity. Engage with this dialogue, share your thoughts, and contribute to the conversation. Subscribe to our channel for more content exploring the intersection of work, technology, and society.

Venture with us into the unique conversation nexus of Utopias, Dystopias, and Today's Technology. This episode features the thought leader, Umesh Upadhyaya, Co-founder of HPCNepal, who, along with our host, Johannes Castner, navigates the intersections of high-performance computing (HPC) and the evolving landscape of Nepal. Unfurling Umesh's professional chronicle from the international corridors of UNDP and the International Seabed Authority to fostering an HPC revolution in Nepal, this discussion illustrates the comparative dynamics of cloud and HPC, primarily highlighting the latter's quintessential necessity for Nepal. Uncover the challenges cloud platforms pose in Nepal and the empowerment brought about by global supercomputing conference learnings. Witness the amalgamation of high-performance computing with low-tech devices, foreseeing an educational and research revolution in Nepal. This episode also illuminates the practical utility of supercomputing in weather prediction and the influence of Moore's Law on HPC evolution. Stay tuned as we elucidate the prospective role of IoT in HPC, Umesh's experiences with global organizations, and the pivotal role of supercomputers in nurturing computational research ambitions in young minds. Our dialogue further encompasses the unique geographical challenges and opportunities for HPC in Nepal, international collaborations, and the essence of digital inclusion. Concluding with the vision of mobile-enabled HPC, the incorporation of collective intelligence in contemporary scenarios, and harmonizing traditional wisdom with advanced technology, this episode serves as a trailblazer for future advancements. We also shed light on the burgeoning influence of technology in Nepal, demographic and economic trajectories, green energy avenues, and the ethical quandaries surrounding AI. Our conversations are not mere technological showcases but serve as windows into the societal implications, the practical workings, and the future trajectory of technology. Connect with us and participate in this lively discourse to reimagine the future. If our content resonates with you, show us your support by liking, sharing, and subscribing to our channel. Stay connected, stay updated, and together let's envision a technologically advanced, ethical future.

In this episode of Utopias, Dystopias and Today's Technology, host Johannes engages with Ananya Agrawal, an education technology (EdTech) expert who began her professional journey building an educational platform for remote Himalayan villages. As a computer science engineer and new media designer, Ananya founded Dreamverse Learning Lab, (https://www.dreamverselearninglab.com/) where she develops conversational agents, games, and innovative metrics to assess the success of businesses built on their educational platform. Together, they discuss education challenges such as the lack of mentorship and the need for discovery-based learning. They explore how technology, including low-tech solutions like Integrated Voice Response (IVR) systems, can address these issues, especially in remote communities. Ananya also shares her experiences creating a local cluster-based learning system for collaborative learning environments. This episode examines Bloom's Taxonomy, the role of multimodal technology in creative learning, and the importance of balancing basic knowledge with technology use. The conversation covers how technology can be harnessed to deliver near-optimum learning experiences for individuals with diverse learning styles and learners from different cultural backgrounds. Furthermore, they discuss cultural diversity, language barriers, storytelling in education, and the significance of human-centric design in technology. Join Johannes and Ananya as they explore the future of education and technology in this fascinating discussion. Learn about the potential of EdTech solutions, the power of collaborative learning, and the unique ways technology can be utilized to cater to a wide range of learning styles and cultural contexts, all while differentiating Ananya's approach from competitors like Khan Academy and Duolingo as businesses are built on Ananya's approach.

At times chilling, at times inspiring, guest Rajendra Shroff leads host Johannes deep into the world of deepfakes and their potential for both political manipulation and artistic expression. They discuss the devastating case of journalist Rana Ayyub, who fell victim to a deepfake sex film that featured her face without her consent, as cited in Danielle Citron's riveting TED talk on this subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg5WtBjox-Y&t=1s They discuss the implications of the deepfake inflection point at which it becomes costless for everyone to make such videos of anyone else. The conversation then shifts to the potential of deepfakes beyond their negative implications, including the use of the technology to bring deceased actors back to life and augment the work of human artists. Shroff highlights the power of deepfakes and other forms of artificial intelligence as new tools in the artist's toolkit, tools that can help to create new forms of expression, which themselves are deeply rooted in human experience. Tune in to hear about the darker and more optimistic aspects of deepfakes and their implications for our world.

Dive into the world of quantum consciousness with host Johannes and Utpal Chakraborty as they explore the fascinating intersection of science, philosophy, and human experience. Utpal shares his groundbreaking ideas on how consciousness and aspects of the mind function at a quantum level, within a unique dimension of reality. Discover the potential implications of these theories for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the future of human interaction. In this captivating episode, you'll learn about: The fundamental differences between classical and quantum physics Utpal's innovative quantum consciousness theory and its connection to science and philosophy The eerie possibility of encountering

Greetings, fellow inquirers. Host Johannes and Ashish Kumar Singh invite you to embark upon an excursion into the digital realm of the Metaverse. With them, you shall explore its paradoxical aspects, both, in terms of skepticism and in terms of serious innovation. We shall engage in discussion, delving into the nature of this