Next Wave International™ is a faith-based communications group >which is training organizations to engage the future & move society forward in a positive direction. Founder / Director: Mal Fletcher
“Technology is a word that describes something that doesn’t work yet,” wrote Douglas Adams. That might change in 2026.
The year ahead will mark an inflexion point in the relationship between advanced technologies and everyday life. Artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, humanoid robotics and perhaps new forms of digital money will move from the margins of policy debate into the centre...
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People who invent the future are usually way out of step with the practice and thinking of their present. They are stargazers, like Abraham. They are weather-watchers, like Noah. They are wall-readers, like Daniel; dream-artists, like Joseph; cloud-followers, like Moses; giant-reducers like David. They are Messiah-seers like Peter; Gentile-lovers like Paul and people-restorers like Barnabus. People who would invent the future are crowd-feeding, storm-stilling, demon-evicting, water-walking, cross-bearing, grave-busters like Jesus! Each one of these people -- and most of all the...
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Help Me Fight for Human-Friendly AI!
We cannot wait for artificial intelligence to decide its ethical limits. We must act decisively to maximise AI’s benefits but limit its potential threats. You can help us be a catalyst for that. Join the fight now! Click here to find out about the GoFundMe appeal.
You know, those fluffy animals that could respond to affection from elderly people in care facilities. They appeared to be quite harmless, if a little odd. Sadly, social bots now take on potentially more...
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Dear Mal, I was introduced to your ministry through Rhema Church, Jo'burg. In this age of confusion you bring across a lot of sense. You are giving me tools and insight. Dietana, South Africa
You are right that we often shrink back from fully expressing our convictions because it puts us "out there". We must realise that the world looks at us at the same time as they hear us. We must learn the lessons & press on. Eme, United Kingdom
