Chip War

The Confluence of Technology and Global Politics

Explore the intersection of technology and global politics at Big Ideas Forum’s discussion on “Chip War.” Based on the book of the same name, this event will examine how countries worldwide depend on the availability or restriction of critical high-tech components. Gain insights into the complex relationship between semiconductor technology and international relations. [Read More]

Stakeholders & Shareholders

The interests of shareholders normally come to mind when we think about corporations, large or small, while we rarely think about stakeholders. We will take a closer look at that in this presentation by Janice and Bob. [Read More]
Tags: MindQuest

TechSlam

The Floor is Yours

In this recurring program, anyone who attends tonight has a 6-7 min window to present something that might have caught their attention, something they have wondered about, a book we all should know about, etc. Formal presentations with slides and videos or getting up in front of the forum are not required. The purpose is to share ideas… but mind you: 6-7 min is a lot less time than you think! [Read More]

AI and Law

You may have heard that we (Americans) are more likely to end up in a court room than in a hospital room? That’s scary. And as we typically think of the legal system as the foundation for “justice,” emerging AI technologies in the legal field raise important questions. [Read More]

AI/AGI Regulation

Every day has news about the explosive development in the AI/AGI field; it’s hard already - and will be harder in the future - to keep up. It is nearly impossible to predict how deeply we will be affected by AI/AGI . . . so there’s nothing better than being prepared for the uncertain. [Read More]