With increasing number of reports being produced and articles written about the ramifications that automation and AI will have on the future of jobs, we thought this article published on the BBC was a interesting and positive take on the opportunities this developing technology might provide. Worried that a robot will one day take your…
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In this article, found on ScienceAlert, the possibilities for the future of prosthetics is explored. There are already massive advances in what prosthetics can enable people to achieve and here, the capabilities of this rapidly changing technology are demonstrated through the musical work of Jason Barnes, who lost his right arm just below the elbow in…
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In this article, found on wired.com, Damon Albarn, real-life front man of the cartoon band Gorillaz, explains how the band seek to use technology to merge the real and the imaginary. We were interested to read how Albarn imagined the possibilities of the band before the technology existed to achieve it and how rapid changes…
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All eyes are on Hull this December, in it’s last month of being UK City of Culture 2017. We were intrigued to read about the Jason Bruges Studio installation animating the city with robotics in this article on deezen.com. This inventive design, inspired by the city’s maritime history, is a brilliant example how places and…
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Developed by Google’s DeepMind AI lab, AlphaZero has defeated the world champion chess program, Stockfish, in just 4 hours. This technology is rapidly changing and already, since October, new developments are on the horizon. This article, found on Science Alert, looks at how AlphaZero differs from previous programmes, through self-reliant learning, and what might come next.…
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Applications are open for the Institute of Imagination’s first Cultural Residency, which explores the Imagination Matters theme ‘Places to Imagine’. Tom Doust, Director of Experience and Learning at the Institute of Imagination, explains the goals of the residency and how artists, makers and creators can apply for this opportunity. The Imagination Lab Tucked behind Albert…
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Damian Bradfield, President and CMO of WeTransfer, explores how empathy can help to understand the ramifications of and reactions to technology across the world. He describes how inhabiting the experience of others in an imaginative way can lead to better product design and better understanding of needs and experience of others. Thank you to Damian for this…
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Imagination Matters supporters BOMBAY SAPPHIRE GIN share how they worked with architects and designers to create a forward-thinking space inspired by its surroundings, with the aim to inspire the imaginations of visitors and staff alike. Working in harmony with nature How do you combine social history, modern architecture and design into a world class sustainable…
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How can access to nature and working outside help students that struggle in traditional classroom settings to flourish and learn new skills? We found this article on The Guardian profiling the work of charity Roots and Shoots, who use activities such as gardening and floristry to encourage students to continue their studies. At a time…
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We were fascinated to read the results of McKinsey Global Institute’s latest report, delving into the new jobs that might be created and those that might be lost through advances in automation. With such a shift in the working landscape, how might imagination play a vital role in preparing our existing and future workforces to harness…
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