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Forest loss ups the chance for human-primate interactions, researchers say. The contact could kickstart the spread of a global pandemic like COVID-19. 
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Google Research has discussed methods for keeping AI on the straight and narrow in the past, and now the company has released a research paper outlining areas that are minor problems today, but will need more attention as AI technologies become more advanced and ubiquitous.
Joel Barker's insight:
This is an excellent summation of the long term implications of AI and robots. It needs, however, a further exploration using my Implications Wheel tool to identify "Black Swans" and other third order surprises. JB
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Much study has focused on the effects these rising carbon dioxide levels could have on weather patterns and global temperatures, but could elevated atmospheric CO2 levels negatively affect the nutritional value of the food we grow?
Joel Barker's insight:
In all likelihood it will be the second and third order effects that cause the most damage. A key quote from the article: "Essentially, as the carb content rose, the mineral content dropped, making the plant less nutritionally valuable to humans as food.." JB
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In just three years, virtual reality has gone from curiosity to a new category of consumer product that many consider to be "the next big thing." Never one to shy away from such things, Samsung has partnered with Oculus to launch the first consumer VR headset that matters.
Joel Barker's insight:
Now we have a relatively inexpensive visually emersive headset. How will it effect users? Well,, we probably have a million willing subjects to help answer that question. JB
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There are always long term implications that are waiting to be revealed given change in conditions. Here is an argument for not destroying habitats. JB