Unsupervised: Navigating and Influencing a World Controlled by Powerful New Technologies

by Daniel Doll-Steinberg

The book explains that technology is advancing at an exponential rate, triggering radical changes in various aspects of life and work. The Cognitive Revolution, driven by technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing, is set to have an impact similar to that of the Industrial Revolution, but in the realm of cognitive and processing capabilities.

Key Concepts

Cognitive Revolution: Technological innovation is driving a new era comparable to the 19th-century Industrial Revolution, but focused on cognition and artificial intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence: AI is a fundamental technology in this Cognitive Revolution, with applications ranging from virtual assistants to the theory of a superintelligent AI that could surpass human cognitive capabilities.

Quantum computing: This technology promises to greatly enhance computing power, enabling complex calculations to be performed at unprecedented speeds.

Enabling technologies: The evolution of fundamental technologies like AI and quantum computing requires enabling technologies such as blockchain, smart contracts, and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs).

Advances in hardware: Improvements in hardware, including miniaturization and advanced interfaces, will further drive the Cognitive Revolution, enabling advanced functions in robots and other physical technologies.

Social impact: The Cognitive Revolution will affect multiple sectors of society, from energy to health and commerce, with the development of the metaverse being one of the most significant transformations.

Dematerialization: Many human activities are becoming dematerialized, shifting from physical components to digital ones, such as software, press, and other consumer products.

About Daniel Doll-Steinberg

Daniel is an investor in emerging technology applications and has lectured at University College London, Wharton Business School, and WIPO. He created one of the first digital rights management businesses and co-founded the Atari Token Project to build a new economy platform based on the metaverse along with Atari, one of the founders of Ethereum, and several gaming legends.

He is a founding partner of the active innovation fund EdenBase and has been appointed as an expert advisor to the UK Government and the European Commission.