Culture3 exists to shape technology to unlock human flourishing. The technological revolution of the 21st century takes us into a new epoch, and humanity faces a thousand possible futures. It is culture – the single biggest accelerator of social change – that determines which path we take.

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AI can feed the world, but at what cost?

AI and other frontier technologies will help the world feed the world’s rapidly expanding population. But how will technology affect the 1 billion people who earn their livelihood as farmers? If AI can really feed the world, what is the right price to pay?

TLDL: The Economics of the AI Revolution, with David McWilliams and Eric Lonergan

The board of ChatGPT may be firing its CEO, but that doesn't mean this revolution is slowing down. A whistle-stop tour from the dawn of time with Stanley Kubrick, to Gutenberg in 1453, and up to now, we look at the economics of innovation. With AI are we now facing catastrophe or a creative surge? Here's our bullet-point summary of the podcast between David McWilliams and Eric Lonergan.

Will AI fashion models make us all look the same?

AI-generated models are storming the fashion industry, but what happens when the images that shape our social norms are made by algorithms? Randy Ginsburg explores what AI fashion models mean for human uniqueness, the future of niches, and how the fashion industry plans to keep up.

How virtual worlds are reshaping the Ivy League education

When a Harvard Senior Fellow told Mark Fielding that every university dean was a fan of the metaverse, he had to find out how they're using extended reality to reinvent university education. What he learnt was how classrooms without walls can transform the university experience.

How AI agents are coming for office work

Driven by powerful models like ChatGPT, autonomous agents have recently emerged as AI’s next remarkable development. Randy Ginsburg explores their current applications, functionality, and future implications on society at large.

What if the Smithsonian was curated by the internet?

Museums haven't changed for centuries. Embracing the wisdom of crowds, Arkive uses blockchain to reinvent them, coordinating thousands of curators who vote to acquire and exhibit items all over the world. Co-founder Jordan Topoleski tells Mariquita de Boissière how they plan to reshape the cultural landscape.

Mariquita de Boissière

August 12, 2023

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Where Stani Kulechov is looking next to make blockchain mainstream

What's the secret to making the internet a fairer place? According to Stani Kulechov, it's blockchain. One of web3's leading entrepreneurs, he's the founder of social media protocol Lens and billion-dollar DeFi market Aave. Stani tells us how blockchain is going to transform the internet into a place for choice and genuine human connection.

Inside the new genre of gaming – where blockchain puts the players in charge

Digital design studio CTHDRL has produced some of the coolest experiences in web3. But it's their latest project that's really grabbing people's attention. Co-founders Josh Hubberman and John Robson tell us how this new puzzle is redefining the way games are developed, maintained, and owned.

What LimeWire got wrong with NFTs, and how they've learnt for round 2

After an initial relaunch that left fans and artists wanting more, LimeWire is changing course with a new subscription model. Clovis McEvoy speaks with co-CEOs Paul and Julian Zehetmayr about moving away from one-off drops, combining subscriptions with scarcity, and putting ownership back in the hands of creators.

M. Shadows on Avenged Sevenfold's heavy metal approach to token-gated ticketing

Renowned heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold have been using NFTs to give their fans exclusive perks since 2021. Now they’re on a new blockchain adventure with Ticketmaster to add to the fan experience. We met with lead singer M. Shadows to see how the band are leveraging the power of NFTs, the challenges of working with an industry giant, and why NFTs won’t benefit artists as much as fans.

How a Coppola non-profit is using blockchain to put fans in charge of Hollywood

Decentralized Pictures, the film fund founded by Roman Coppola, Leo Matchett, and Michael Musante, has become the preeminent voice on web3 film, and a core part of the Coppola family mission: to get more independent films made. Mark Fielding explores how the blockchain is making possible an entirely new model of film financing.

The inside story at Rarible: bringing NFTs to every community

Rarible co-founder Alex Salnikov wants to reimagine how you pick up your NFTs. He speaks to Leo Nasskau about his web3 journey as a crypto-native, decentralising the Rarible protocol, and being bullish on new IP. Léa Rose Emery tells the story.

The chase to save horse racing – and what NFTs mean for horses

Horse racing is an ageing industry. Stables wants to completely reimagine the narrative by connecting real horses to fan-owned NFTs. David Harrington speaks to founder Constantin Garreau about attracting new audiences, growing a community, and forging experiences that last for decades.

How blockchain is fixing the $2 trillion problem in business financing

The business sector faces a finance gap worth $2 trillion, while businesses around the world are looking to borrow the same amount. But financing companies aren’t helping them. With blockchain, businesses can reach those companies willing to support them, and the technology ensures that everything is transparent and simple. Inês Bragança Gaspar examines how blockchain is moving financing forward.

Inês Bragança Gaspar

March 28, 2023

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AI can feed the world, but at what cost?

TLDL: The Economics of the AI Revolution, with David McWilliams and Eric Lonergan

Will AI fashion models make us all look the same?

How virtual worlds are reshaping the Ivy League education

How AI agents are coming for office work

What if the Smithsonian was curated by the internet?

Where Stani Kulechov is looking next to make blockchain mainstream

Inside the new genre of gaming – where blockchain puts the players in charge

What LimeWire got wrong with NFTs, and how they've learnt for round 2

M. Shadows on Avenged Sevenfold's heavy metal approach to token-gated ticketing

How a Coppola non-profit is using blockchain to put fans in charge of Hollywood

The inside story at Rarible: bringing NFTs to every community

The chase to save horse racing – and what NFTs mean for horses

How blockchain is fixing the $2 trillion problem in business financing

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AI can feed the world, but at what cost?

TLDL: The Economics of the AI Revolution, with David McWilliams and Eric Lonergan

Will AI fashion models make us all look the same?

How virtual worlds are reshaping the Ivy League education

How AI agents are coming for office work

What if the Smithsonian was curated by the internet?

Where Stani Kulechov is looking next to make blockchain mainstream

Inside the new genre of gaming – where blockchain puts the players in charge

What LimeWire got wrong with NFTs, and how they've learnt for round 2

M. Shadows on Avenged Sevenfold's heavy metal approach to token-gated ticketing

How a Coppola non-profit is using blockchain to put fans in charge of Hollywood

The inside story at Rarible: bringing NFTs to every community

The chase to save horse racing – and what NFTs mean for horses

How blockchain is fixing the $2 trillion problem in business financing

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“If you deal with information, you need the internet. If you deal with money, you need blockchains” — Balaji Srinivasan