Fifteen years ago as of May 18th, The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves was published. In it, prolific science writer Matt Ridley made clear – with copious evidence – that humanity's condition ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I examine the emerging realization that ...

To a layperson, technology and biological life may seem like opposite poles. However, the tech industry regularly draws lessons from living organisms, striving to build tools and systems that not only ...

Imagine a large city recovering from a devastating hurricane. Roads are flooded, the power is down, and local authorities are overwhelmed. Emergency responders are doing their best, but the chaos is ...