Virtual reality experiences and the construction of truths — “Humans live in a world of illusion and deception…Reality is all about perception but perception cannot inherently be trusted as objective”. — Jessica AI, January 19, 2022 What is meant when we say “reality”? Physicists measure objective reality with instruments like Geiger counters for example, which is objective data. Until around the time of Immanuel Kant, object…

Be the Outsider — embrace virtue. — “One of the most dangerous aspects of the Djokovic matter is the preparedness of the federal government to deem someone to be a risk to public order simply on the basis of what it perceives that person’s views might be,” Mr Barns said. “This is Orwellian and it is deeply…

Caveat Emptor — “When you die in the Metaverse, Skeleton Zuckerberg will carry you across the River Styx on his electric surfboard..” — StealthOptional.com Our ‘digital twin’ The classical lens of the modern conglomerate on the bulk of us is a narrow one. While we are the ones who fuel profits we are…

A message for aspiring digital CEOs. — “On hearing who the newcomers were, Tucker’s response was laconic and to the point — “You’re too late, it’s all over!” The Revolutionary Years — No 30 December 1982 — La Trobe Journal The demise of the revolutionary Angry Penguins was a publication by modernist freethinkers in Adelaide then Melbourne Australia in the WWII and…

Should we hold digital platforms themselves to account and design-for-good? — “I remembered quite suddenly that all around the outside of the merry go round there have always been old-fashioned paintings of tiger hunts, elephants, and throwing lassoes in South America. You remember me telling you there are tigers everywhere, on bags of flour, on hundreds of tins of jam stacked…

“Plus c’est la même chose: despite massive changes in hardware, software and the social penetration of IT, the same issues remain unsolved.” — NB: Originally published by Dr. Jim Underwood in ACIS 2012 Proceedings: “Looking Back to Tomorrow: Research, Teaching and Practice in IS” INTRODUCTION — Lessons from an Academic Life Reflecting on 45 years of practicing, teaching and researching information systems development, I am left with some uncomfortable feelings. A feeling of…

Untrustworthy digital experiences. — “I dont Tweet, I don’t share and I don’t like. I don’t friend and I am not a fan. I don’t post to walls, tag, follow, hashtag or regram. I am not an iger or a snapper….and my home is not home to Alexa, Amazon Echo, or Google Home.” —…

How AI researchers and practitioners should scrutinize themselves for a better future. — “At the end of the day, the success of AI research will be measured by how it has empowered all people, helping tackle the many wicked problems facing the planet, from the climate emergency to increasing inequality within and between countries.” Artificial intelligence is now part of our everyday lives…

How our personal stories and experiences are narrowed by pervasive AI/ML and bureaucratic risk management practices The power of personal stories Have you ever noticed how movies from the major film houses keep recycling the same stories, the same scenarios, keep backing the same “A” list actors and generally operate…