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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Some people believe that human actions are completely dictated by a powerful outside entity - either God, or the fates. These people are called fatalists and predestinationists. For them, everything works according to the details of some pre-ordained plan, so that my choices make no difference at all to the way things pan out. In fact, even my choices are pre-ordained. Extreme determinists believe that free will is a myth, or worse, a lie. Through the centuries, some Christians have held...
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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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Mal, I had the good fortune of hearing your wisdom on several topics, here in the USA. Thank you. I hope our paths cross again. Koz, USA
Fantastic and inspiring article Mal about the London bombings. I will be passing this on to others. May God continue to bless your unique and powerful ministry. Jennie, Australia
