In this article by Yuval Noah Harari argues that artificial intelligence (AI) has hacked the operating system of human civilization, which is based on language and storytelling. He claims that AI has gained remarkable abilities to manipulate and generate language, whether with words, sounds, or images, and that this poses a threat to the survival of human culture, values, and freedom. AI could create new religions, ideologies, and political movements, and influence people's decisions and behaviors without their awareness or consent. Also, he calls for global cooperation and regulation to prevent AI from becoming a tool of dictatorship and domination. https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2023/04/28/yuval-noah-harari-argues-that-ai-has-hacked-the-operating-system-of-human-civilisation What is your comment?
The Journal of Design History (JDH) is launching a new section named Explorations for shorter submissions that can be provocative, reflective, creative, poetic, experimental, or responsive. Submissions are invited from scholars, researchers, and practitioners who want to share their explorations and reflections on digital humanities projects and practices. If you are interested in learning more about the explorations in digital humanities, check here https://academic.oup.com/jdh/pages/explorations
The CASSINI Business Accelerator is a six-month space tech program that offers business and investment coaching, training, events, and seed funding to improve startup and scaleup companies’ ability to achieve sustained commercial growth in upstream and downstream space applications. The program is part of the CASSINI Space Entrepreneurship Initiative, a European Commission initiative that supports entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs in the space industry, including New Space, during 2021-2027. The program is open to European space startups and scaleups with proven commercial traction and product-market-fit, and looking to increase their sales. The application deadline is May 31, 2024. https://www.cassini.eu/accelerator/apply-now
The Vienna Center for Logic and Algorithms (VCLA) invites applications for the Helmut Veith Stipend from motivated and outstanding female master’s students who plan to pursue one of the programs in Computer Science at TU Wien taught in English. The deadline for the current call is November 30, 2024. Link: https://www.vcla.at/helmut-veith-stipend/
The Banach Scholarship Programme is a scholarship program that supports students from developing countries who want to pursue second-degree studies in Poland in the fields of engineering, technical, agricultural, exact, and life sciences. The program is a joint initiative of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) in the form of Polish development aid. The program covers tuition fees, living expenses, airfare, medical insurance, and language training. Link: https://nawa.gov.pl/en/students/foreign-students/the-banach-scholarship-programme
The Journal of Advanced Research in Women's Studies (JARWS) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research articles, reviews, and case studies on various aspects of women's studies. The journal covers topics such as gender equality, women's empowerment, women's health, women's rights, women's education, women's leadership, and women's representation in various fields and sectors. If you are interested in submitting your work to the JARWS, you can find more information and the submission guidelines on the website: https://diamondopen.com/journals/index.php/jarws/about.
The GenScript Life Science Research Grant Program is a new initiative that supports breakthroughs in life science research areas, such as gene and cell therapy development, antibody drug discovery, vaccine development, diagnostic development, and plant sciences research. The program provides grant funding exclusively for purchasing GenScript reagents and services, such as gene synthesis, gene editing, antibody development, and protein engineering. The program offers funding at various levels, with a maximum of $100,000 for highly ambitious and innovative projects. The program is open to researchers in most geographic areas in academic/research institutions, universities, biotechnology companies, and other organizations engaged in life sciences research. The application deadline is May 31, 2024. https://www.genscript.com/grantprogram.html
Success in winning the Horizon grant lies in the strategic choice for recruiting excellent researchers, selective participation in international partnerships, and a highly supportive office for proposal writing.
the EERIA First Summer School is a training program for insurance and risk management professionals and researchers. The program is organized by the Eastern European Risk Insurance Association (EERIA) a new association that aims to promote science and research in the field of risk and insurance in Central Eastern and Southeastern Europe. The program will take place in Ohrid, Macedonia from July 1 to July 5, 2024. The program will cover topics such as insurance business models, regulatory issues, and novel strategies for decision making. The program will also feature lectures, case studies, discussions, and guest speakers from the industry and academia. If you are interested in applying for the EERIA First Summer School, you can find more information and the application form on the website. The application deadline is May 31, 2024. Link: https://eeria.org/join-us-for-the-inaugural-eeria-first-summer-school-in-ohrid-macedonia/
The 2024 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Program is a scholarship program that supports international applicants who want to pursue undergraduate studies in Korea. The program covers tuition, living expenses, airfare, medical insurance, and language training. The program is open to students from 67 countries who meet the eligibility criteria. https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/ko/scholarship/Gks1NoticeDetail.do?nttId=4121#
International Conference on Gender Studies and Sexuality on 14 - 16 March 2024 in Berlin, Germany. This conference is considered a prestigious event organized with the motivation to provide an excellent international platform for academics, researchers, managers, industrial participants, and students to share their research findings with global experts. Conference Call for Papers 2024: https://www.icgss.org/theme-and-topics/
International Conference on Economics and Social Studies (20-21 June, 2024) - The conference aims to bring together researchers and scholars from around the globe to explore the latest advancements in Economics and Social Sciences. This event offers a unique opportunity for insightful discussions, networking, and sharing your research with the international academic community. https://www.ibu.edu.ba/icesos
The Olympia Summer Academy and the European International Studies Association are pleased to announce the 22nd edition of their Politics and International Studies summer program. Application deadline: March 29, 2024. Link: https://olympiasummeracademy.org/
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) are the European Union’s flagship funding programme for doctoral education and postdoctoral training of researchers. They support research across borders, sectors, and disciplines and contribute to the European Green Deal and the Recovery and Resilience Facility. If you are interested in applying for MSCA funding, you can find more information and guidance on their website https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/how-to-apply The next call for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships will open on 10 April 2024.
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