Computerworld June 5, 2020
Given the distractions and dangers of the world, we all need help staying organized and focused. When it comes to productivity, a little artificial intelligence could go a long way.
One of the fascinating long-term discussions of the future is whether we’re trending toward the world in the book 1984 or Brave New World. While most of us thought we were on track for Aldous Huxley’s vision, the future envisioned by George Orwell seems more plausible now.
In Brave New World, the problem is one of massive distraction; in 1984, it is all-encompassing misinformation. We could argue that the issues we face today are a blend of the two. We face increasing phishing schemes and a proliferation of “Fake News,”...