Knockando Retreat: Tech Phish '24

Knockando Retreat: Tech Phish '24

This gathering explored the intricate global landscape shaping technological development towards 2030 and beyond. Participants acknowledged rising geopolitical tensions, democratic challenges, shifting personal identities, and the inevitable impacts of climate change, alongside the pressing need for adaptive measures. Discussions highlighted key uncertainties, including election outcomes, the evolution of AI and fusion energy, climate change severity, and shifting global power dynamics, but also noted potential opportunities for advancements in health, democratic engagement, and economic strength.   The potential of technological advancements like AI, LEO satellites, space exploration, biotech, and renewable energy was a focal point, with ethical considerations around privacy, employment, and social inequality being raised. The evolving dynamics between states and companies, particularly concerning AI, were examined, with emphasis on the UK's potential and the complexities of regulating tech companies. The pivotal question of AI's transformative potential and its impact on various sectors was central to the discussions, with participants considering both the possibilities of revolutionary change and more gradual adoption patterns.