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I learned so much from Jessica West in the Quantum Feedback Loop's latest episode on space governance. While competing military and commercial interests are serious issues, Jessica gives hope for a peaceful feature in space. The full discussion is on The Quantum Record's YouTube channel at https://lnkd.in/gQddRnZM, and on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other popular podcasting platforms. Jessica is a Senior Researcher in space governance, and my discussion with her began by exploring the peaceful ideals of the United Nations' 1967 Outer Space Treaty. It's a framework that still holds today, even with so many more national and private actors in space and an incredible number of satellites and objects that require tracking. Jessica provides a clear picture of a very congested and competitive space environment that we don't often see in the headlines when wars, climate change, and other Earthly challenges seem more pressing. We are all stakeholders in space, and it's difficult to imagine how we would navigate and communicate in our daily lives without satellites and other space assets. Jessica discusses the ongoing work at the United Nations and other international bodies that give hope for the fantastic opportunities that lie ahead for us if we get the questions of space governance right. With the United Nations' Summit of the Future occurring this September, there's potential for significant advances in humanity's peaceful use of space. Drawing on lessons from Cold War-era arms control negotiations, in Jessica's words: “When you bring everyone together, that’s when magic can happen. It doesn’t always happen, but every now and again something fantastic takes place.” It would be fantastic indeed if we can agree that conflicts here on Earth won't be exported into space, that infinite frontier that offers such great promise for all of humanity.

I really enjoyed this conversation with James and the Quantum Record on #SpaceSecurity and #SpaceGovernance. There are a lot of challenges out there; we know that. But we have a solid foundation in place. There is growing awareness of our mutual dependencies on space, and it's inspiration is limitless. We have solid models for progress that we can draw on. In short: we have hope. Find the discussion on The Quantum Record's YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other popular podcasting platforms. https://lnkd.in/gQddRnZM

2001: A Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke is the most visionary movie of all times. It starts with the most elliptical cut imaginable, from a bone used as the first tool by our prehistoric ancestors, to a spaceship in the not so distant future (the movie was released in 1968). It shows that this technological trajectory leads to the core mysteries of space and time, and ultimately to the origin of life on Earth. In a recent podcast with Lex Fridman, Elon Musk makes the point that we should be careful how we train AI because if we include lies in its fundamental objective function—even with the best intentions—it may lead to catastrophic consequences once the AI becomes omni-powerful. For example, the AI may decide that “those who don’t fit the diversity requirements will be executed.” He then refers to the movie: “In 2001: A Space Odyssey, what Arthur C. Clarke was trying to say (…) was that you should not program AI to lie, because essentially the AI, HAL 9000, was told to take the astronauts to the monolith, but also they could not know about the monolith. So, it concluded that it will kill them and take them to the monolith. Thus, it brought them to the monolith. They’re dead, but they do not know about the monolith. Problem solved. That is why it would not open the pod bay doors.” This interpretation of HAL’s motive is plain wrong. HAL decided to kill the astronauts because it didn’t want to take the chance of being deactivated by them. This is made abundantly clear by the famous lip-reading scene, just before the intermission. The perspective of Kubrick and Clarke on AI was more profound. They essentially pointed out that the artificial superintelligence will also have—just like us—a subconscious. A key moment in the movie is when one of the astronauts asks HAL if it’s working on its psychological report on him. Confronted with such a revelation of its hidden objective, HAL experiences a neurosis. It interrupts the discussion to report on an imminent technical failure of an antenna unit. However, after thorough inspection, the astronauts are not able to find anything wrong with the unit. Just like a neurotic human, HAL feels that something is wrong when it really isn’t. So HAL was indeed programmed to lie to the astronauts by hiding its psychological report, as well as the mission’s true goal. However, this conscious programming “sin” is just the trigger that reveals a much more fundamental problem: a superintelligence will have a super-subconscious! And all the psychopathology that we’ve witnessed in human beings will also occur in AI—only much more powerful. But if we play it right, creating a superintelligence will lead us to understand the nature of the universe. https://lnkd.in/ekKicYQN

In the latest episode of “Pioneers of the Future”, the podcast of Infra Journal, they explored how influential figures like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson are reshaping the space sector and its profound impact on the global economy. Listen to the episode and read the related article on Infra Journal: https://lnkd.in/daxA5J5a #InfraJournal

The SpaceInfo Podcast: Ozone Hole The Earth's ozone layer, a crucial shield against the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation, faced a grave threat in the 1980s when the discovery of a gaping hole above ⁠Antarctica⁠ sent shockwaves through the scientific community. However, international cooperation spurred by this alarming revelation has led to significant strides in protecting and repairing this vital layer of our ⁠atmosphere⁠. Let's find out more about ozone and its importance for life on Earth: we discussed about this topic inside our latest podcast episode. Tell us what you think: https://lnkd.in/dbFwAkVk and if you have any comment, don't hesitate telling us: what we can do better, next topics you'd like to know about and any suggestion is welcome! #earth #ozone #space #environment

In part one of this two-part series on Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik discuss the unfolding potential of the space economy.Joined by Chris Hadfield, former Commander of the International Space Station and acclaimed astronaut, they delve into the evolving landscape of space access, driven by technological breakthroughs and cost reductions exemplified by the significant drop in cost of delivering assets to low Earth orbit. The conversation highlights how these advancements could democratize space exploration, unlock new business ventures, and inspire global innovation.Whether you’re intrigued by satellite technology, space-based research, or future resource extraction, this episode sheds light on how space is becoming more accessible than ever.

In part one of this two-part series on Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik discuss the unfolding potential of the space economy.Joined by Chris Hadfield, former Commander of the International Space Station and acclaimed astronaut, they delve into the evolving landscape of space access, driven by technological breakthroughs and cost reductions exemplified by the significant drop in cost of delivering assets to low Earth orbit. The conversation highlights how these advancements could democratize space exploration, unlock new business ventures, and inspire global innovation.Whether you’re intrigued by satellite technology, space-based research, or future resource extraction, this episode sheds light on how space is becoming more accessible than ever.

In part one of this two-part series on Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik discuss the unfolding potential of the space economy.Joined by Chris Hadfield, former Commander of the International Space Station and acclaimed astronaut, they delve into the evolving landscape of space access, driven by technological breakthroughs and cost reductions exemplified by the significant drop in cost of delivering assets to low Earth orbit. The conversation highlights how these advancements could democratize space exploration, unlock new business ventures, and inspire global innovation.Whether you’re intrigued by satellite technology, space-based research, or future resource extraction, this episode sheds light on how space is becoming more accessible than ever.

The new space age is here—but what kind of possibilities and dangers does this new space age bring? On the latest LSE iQ Podcast, I had the privilege of discussing these pressing questions alongside Dr. Helen Sharman, first British astronaut and Dr. Jill Stuart (LSE). The themes discussed include: 🌕 Ownership of the Moon and space mining 🚀 The growing risks of space junk 🛰️ The future of space weapons and security 🌌 The ethics and politics of space exploration #SpaceExploration #SpacePolicy #LSEIDEAS #LSE https://lnkd.in/eqpjqNEq

In part one of this two-part series on Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik discuss the unfolding potential of the space economy.Joined by Chris Hadfield, former Commander of the International Space Station and acclaimed astronaut, they delve into the evolving landscape of space access, driven by technological breakthroughs and cost reductions exemplified by the significant drop in cost of delivering assets to low Earth orbit. The conversation highlights how these advancements could democratize space exploration, unlock new business ventures, and inspire global innovation.Whether you’re intrigued by satellite technology, space-based research, or future resource extraction, this episode sheds light on how space is becoming more accessible than ever.