"We can mitigate extant inequalities by tweaking the tech we have, if we would only choose to do so. Instead, we wax poetic about, and spend gazillions on, trying to achieve the Singularity." - @arstechnica
https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/04/get-used-to-disappointment-why-technology-often-doesnt-meet-the-hype/

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Here's a bit of #techoptimism for your hump day: AI detected breast cancer in scans 4 years (!) before it developed. This can help doctors identify areas that are high risk, but might otherwise go unnoticed. #healthtech

This week's #techoptimism: a new mRNA based virus for the plague (yes, *that* plague) proves to be 100 % effective. https://interestingengineering.com/health/mrna-vaccine-plague-bacteria-effective?utm_source=tldrnewsletter

Today’s bit of #techoptimism: While 2022 saw many unfortunate layoffs in the #Tech sector, job growth in funded tech startups in #Africa was styring, and the number of new jobs created nearly doubled from 2021, and the sector bringing in more than USD 3bn in investments. Africa’s tech sector is bringing both jobs and innovations to the continent. https://disrupt-africa.com/2023/02/24/jobs-created-by-funded-african-tech-startups-almost-doubled-in-2022/

This week's #techoptimism is a bit meta (not Meta, meta): FastCompany's Jared Newman dispells rumours that Mastodon has peaked after it's massive increases in users following the Twitter meltdown recently. https://www.fastcompany.com/90834897/no-mastodon-hasnt-already-peaked?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss

It's Friday the 13th, so let's have a second bit of #techoptimism today: A Houston company is currently building a two-story, three bedroom house, all 3D printed! The printer weighs a whopping 12 tons, and is taking #3Dprinting to new heights (pun intended). https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3d-printing-reaches-new-heights-with-two-story-home?utm_source=tldrnewsletter

Today's bit of #techoptimism: The World's foremost electronics tradeshow, Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is currently underway in Las Vegas, and Fast Company notes that an unusual amount of the tech present there is either entirely focused on green tech, or have a green slant. From electric boats and excevators to more energy concious versions of standard tech. And more green tech means lower energy consumption worldwide. https://www.fastcompany.com/90834105/ces-2023-green-tech-evs-tvs-energy-saving-home?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss

This week's bit of #techoptimism is all about power. Or rather, batteries. While the standard battery of choice today, from cell phones to EVs, are lithium-ion batteries, 2023 is poised to see a slew of new technologies, each with their own advantages. This can result in a more stable and green power grid, more range on EVs, and cheaper, greener tech. https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/01/04/1066141/whats-next-for-batteries/?utm_source=the_spark&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=the_spark.unpaid.engagement&utm_content=*%7Cdate:m-d-y%7C*

As for this week's (or rather, last week's) bit of #techoptimism, here goes: Non-invasive laser therapy has been shown to improve short-term #memory in patients by 10 and even up to 25 %! Combined with other studies, there are indications that light and sound may be key to treating or preventing #cognitive #decline or damage in humans. https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2022/short-term-memory-problems-can-be-improved-with-laser-therapy

With the holidays and all, last Friday's #techoptimism got a bit delayed, but catching up on it now. Also, next Friday's will be a longer post, with some of the key great news in the world of #tech and #science this year.

#Introduction: Based in Copenhagen, working in tech, I post about #innovation, #technology, and news items related to the above, with some general geekiness thrown in for good measure. Weekly Friday #techoptimism post with a weekly dose of good news from the world of tech and science. Because being excited about stuff is more fun.

This Friday's bit of #techoptimism, in the form of the #goodnews of the week: medical company Moderna has an mRNA cancer vaccine in testing that is showing a lot of promise. In a study on skin cancer, it reduced recurrence and death by a whopping 44 %, giving hope that in a very near future, we may have a vaccine for some kinds of the dreaded illness. https://www.freethink.com/health/mrna-cancer-vaccine?utm_source=tldrnewsletter

#introductions I’m a Copenhagen based techie working with emerging technology. Have started a handful of companies, sold some, closed some. Love outdoor sports, #scubadiving, and classic watches. Often toots about innovation, trying to put a bit of #techoptimism out there. Knows nothing about football/soccer.