Google Health’s Post

Rethinking the Global Superorganism The global economy has evolved into a dynamic, responsive framework that shapes technology, the environment, and society. It's time to federalize data across borders and sectors to unlock a deeper understanding of this planetary-scale "superorganism." Grounded in ecosystemic thinking, speculative design can uncover innovative pathways to overcome data silos. By envisioning alternative scenarios, we can discover new governance models, data-sharing protocols, and emergent technologies like synthetic data to enhance transparency and equity. Ultimately, this approach can help us cultivate planetary intelligence - guiding the evolution of the global superorganism towards a more sustainable, resilient future for all. Who's ready to rethink the economy and data's role in shaping our shared reality? https://lnkd.in/dyWaCvTr #dataFederalization #planetaryIntelligence #speculativeDesign #sustainability #futureofdata

While the global economy has become a planetary-scale "superorganism," our data remains siloed and fragmented. Without federated insights, we're flying blind into the post-stable climate era, unable to comprehend the true state of our interconnected ecosystems. The 1.5°C target is slipping away, yet we lack the integrated data and systemic understanding to chart an effective course. #dataFederalization #climateResilience #ecosystemCollapse #speculativeDesign #planetaryIntelligence

For the Space Innovation folks: Listen to this conversation. No, it isn't about space, but the lessons are even more clear for a technology that you don't know intimately. We hit these issues all the time in the space world. https://lnkd.in/ex8JK7gB How do you see these themes playing in space? Where do you think this framework should not apply to space?

As we drive innovation towards a more sustainable future with AI, we must also address the growing demand for energy and resources. WSP hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion during Climate Week NYC yesterday, led by Sofia Berger, featuring insights from industry experts Joyce Dickerson, John Frey, Dion Harris and Lucas Joppa. The session explored the challenges and opportunities arising from data growth and data center infrastructure, examined emerging trends affecting business sustainability goals, and fostered discussions on balancing technological advancements with climate action. The panelists made it clear: there are significant opportunities to transform our computing practices and foster collaboration between tech and sustainability professionals to tackle climate challenges. While risks exist, attendees were encouraged to focus on solutions, leveraging AI to reduce carbon emissions and resource consumption. Let’s embrace this moment and drive positive change together! Learn more about our Climate, Resilience & Sustainability solutions: https://lnkd.in/eiiNCydi #WeAreWSP #AI #Sustainability #Environment #ClimateWeekNYC

Where Climate meets Deep Tech The HackSummit is heading to Newlab, New York this December 13-14th. And to make the most of the New York ecosystem, this edition will have two key overarching thematics; Climate Deep Tech and Climate Finance. We’ll focus on the solutions that have a direct impact on reducing gigaton scale emissions Through new and novel approaches to manufacturing food, materials and chemicals, creating more energy efficient cities, capturing and reducing emissions at their source. And everything in-between. This isn’t about hardware against software, it’s how and where both can be applied to create the most amount of tangible impact. Ready to join the debate on what's new and next in Climate DeepTech? Head this way 👉 https://lnkd.in/eyyzbYVM

Through AI visualization, our researcher, Niklas Mensing, presented the summary of the conference breakout session, "Carbon colonialism: A new scramble for land in the name of the climate?" To save itself from becoming yet another tool of exploitation of people in the Global South, the Voluntary Carbon Market needs to include locals in project design and account for their circumstances, create real co-benefit sharing beyond mere monetary compensation, and operate within the broader framework of decarbonization. #CarbonMarkets #Sustainability #SmallholderEmpowerment #FairLAND24

Launch day for 🚀 "The Cloud and the Climate: Navigating AI-Powered Futures"! What an exciting moment to dive into the intersection of AI and sustainability. This report addresses some pressing questions: -What will it take to make AI genuinely sustainable? -How can we green our data centres and the cloud? -How convincing are AI’s sustainability use cases? -What do companies need to know about cloud migration and sustainability? etc Read and download the complete report to explore these critical topics and more!

The European Commission launched its new Climate City Capital Hub last month, supporting cities participating in the EU Mission on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities with crucial #funding.   It’s encouraging to see government bodies across the world recognising the importance of #smartcities. However, it is important that these initiatives are underpinned by #standards, to deliver the #interoperability needed for the Internet of Things to create seamless, valuable experiences for end users.   Read more on SmartCitiesWorld: https://bit.ly/3RSJxym

#GenAI is bad for the climate, but what about its social and economic effects? At #WIConf24, Sigrid Kannengießer discusses how social science can help to shape AI infrastructures in a more sustainable way. Sign up now 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8S4dSzy

As a sci-fi aficionado devoted to cultural heritage and human rights, I am looking forward to speaking on “Exploring Human Sovereignty in the Age of Advancing Technology” at the Creative Bureaucracy Festival this year! Joining me on my panel are the incredible Katy Rubin, Jose Diaz Mendoza and Ivy Yang, PhD. Essential aspects that keep cities running smoothly are unseen – maintenance, conservation, technology, security, sensors, grids, sewage systems, waste disposal. This workshop will explore the predominantly technological infrastructures supporting our cities and discuss ways to render them more human-centered and fair. While advancements like AI and sensor-based systems are sometimes perceived as threats to democracy and individual agency can we leverage technology for improved public well-being outcomes while promoting human rights rather than constraining them? The method itself is as exciting as we will be co-creating solutions using legislative theatre—a participatory democratic process characterized by joyfulness creativity and inclusivity. Looking forward to an inspiring and transformative event. Find me at the Forum Cities: Prototyping Democracy stage of the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt!🚀 #CreativeBureaucracy #RISECities #PrototypingDemocracy #HumanCenteredTech #LegislativeTheatre #Innovation #AI #PublicWellbeing #HumanRights