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Politics, Finance, and Technology
New York City: The Mamdani Case AI: In 2026, the relationship between politics, finance, and technology is a reciprocal loop where each domain shapes and depends on the other to function. This "tri-sector" relationship is currently defined by three main dynamics: 1. Technology as a Geopolitical Lever (Politics & Technology) Technology has evolved from an economic tool into a central instrument of national power and strategic competition. TRENDS Research & Advisory Technological Sovereignty : Major powers like the U.S., China, and the EU use technology—especially AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing—as strategic assets. AI Nationalism : Nations are moving beyond passive adoption to "sovereign innovation," embedding AI into national defense and political frameworks to gain a strategic edge. Regulation as Power : Governments use digital governance and anti-trust laws to control "Big Tech" influence and set global standards. Centre for Inter...
An AI Problem Agenda (April 2026)
Fall-Out Fall-Out from 2025 Misconception Five Plus Five Limitations Limit Bayesian Brain Criticisms Reinforcement Learning Goodhart's Law Open Model Consortium Open Model Consortium Data Center Rebellion Toolishness Over-Reliance Safety On AI Safety Questions Towards Safe Artificial General Intelligence Research AIXI
On Sentience and Sentient Beings
Sentience Artificial Consciousness AI and Your Sentience Sentience Sentient Being Sentient Being AI: Sentience is the capacity to have feelings, sensations, and subjective experiences, such as pain, pleasure, and emotions . It is distinct from high-level intelligence or self-awareness, focusing instead on the ability to perceive and feel "from the inside". Sentience is crucial for animal welfare, as it indicates a being's capacity to suffer or experience happiness. Sentience Institute +4 Characteristics of Sentience Subjective Experience: The ability to have feelings, sensations, and emotions. Capacity to Feel Valence: The capability to experience positive or negative states, like pleasure or pain. Awareness: A basic awareness of one's own existence and surroundings. Beyond Simple Reaction: Unlike a machine, a sentient being experiences sensations directly, rather than just reacting to stimuli. Sentience Institute +3 Differen...