From AI Rebels to Sleep Secrets
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In this 10Things issue, from Indigenous communities using AI to safeguard traditions in the Amazon to MIT’s latest breakthrough technologies shaping the future, this week exploring the intersections of culture, technology, and modern life.
LACMA’s ‘Digital Witness’ exhibition uncovers how early computer graphics became tools of subversion, while Generative AI is making waves in fashion beyond the hype cycle. Meanwhile, the romanticization of everyday life, the rise of async work, and sleep as the newest luxury trend challenge how we define productivity and rest.
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Indigenous Groups Are Safeguarding Culture with Their Own ChatGPT
Artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technologies are helping the Amazon’s Indigenous communities protect their land and traditions.
Read more hereatmos.earth (opens in a new tab)The Worthwhile Trend of Romanticizing Your Life
Why do we feel the need to save life’s finer things for "special occasions"?
Read more herehardcopy.online (opens in a new tab)10 Breakthrough Technologies
What will really matter in the long run? That’s the question MIT tackle each year as they compile their annual list. Sure, they can’t see the future, but they expect these technologies to affect our world in a big way, for decades to come.
Learn more heretechnologyreview.com (opens in a new tab)‘Digital Witness’: How Early Computer Graphics Became Tools for Subversion
A new show at LACMA explores the impact of digital manipulation on the past 40 years of popular culture – and the rise of an influential counterculture.
See more hereartreview.com (opens in a new tab)The rise of Async Work
In this podcast, Joe Thomas, cofounder and head of product at Loom Atlassian discusses how asynchronous work is a beneficial collaboration approach to modern work.
Listen herefastcompany.com (opens in a new tab)The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Thoughtful stories for thoughtless times, showcasing stories from Julia Webster Ayuso, Abe Beame, Tracy Thompson, Will Boast, and Gary Grimes.
Read more herelongreads.com (opens in a new tab)Spending Ourselves to Sleep: How Rest Became Beauty’s Latest Luxury
Beauty and wellness brands are launching luxurious “sleep wellness” products left and right. How helpful are they?
Read more herehighsnobiety.com (opens in a new tab)Generative AI hits a fashion acceleration point
The buzzy tech has moved beyond its 2024 hype cycle into real-world implementation. Vogue Business spoke to retailers who are seeing results.
Learn more herevoguebusiness.com (opens in a new tab)Why AI Is A Philosophical Rupture
Tobias Rees, founder of an AI studio located at the intersection of philosophy, art and technology, sat down with Noema Editor-in-Chief Nathan Gardels to discuss the philosophical significance of generative AI.
Read more herenoemamag.com (opens in a new tab)IKEA uncovers the globe’s sleep secrets: Where the world sleeps soundly – and where sleep is a struggle
A new IKEA report reveals we get 1 hour and 20 minutes less sleep than we want – and it uncovers a mathematical formula for achieving the perfect night’s rest.
See more hereikea.com (opens in a new tab)
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