A curated list of articles & resources — This article was originally published on janvanessen.com. Web3 Why Decentralization Matters, Chris Dixon Why We Need Web 3.0, Gavin Wood Why the Web 3.0 Matters and you should know about it, Mat Zago Web2 vs Web3, Ethereum Intro to Web3, OdysseyDAO Decentralized Finance Decentralized Finance: What It Is, Why It Matters Decentralized Finance…

A curated list of reports and resources about AI for Good — Reports Applying artificial intelligence for social good, McKinsey Notes from the AI frontier: Applying AI for social good, McKinsey (PDF) Fourth Industrial Revolution for the Earth Series: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for the Earth, World Economic Forum (PDF) How AI can enable a sustainable future, PwC

Seafood is one of the most-traded food commodities worldwide. But the system is broken. — Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a major threat to ocean ecosystems worldwide. Furthermore, it is often associated with modern-day slavery as several reports have shown. Ian Urbina has been writing for years for The New York Times about crimes offshore and “Sea Slaves”. Associated Press journalists investigated the…

Start building decentralized applications and dive into the technology that will be “a true agent of change” — Being a developer is a journey of continuous learning. Getting into new languages, frameworks, and tools is quite essential for the job. Right now, many new exciting technologies like AI or IoT are emerging and gaining momentum. The question is: What should you focus on this year? In my opinion…

Watch these videos to understand how blockchain technology will transform our world. — How the blockchain is changing money and business, Don Tapscott What is the blockchain? If you don’t know, you should; if you do, chances are you still need some clarification on how it actually works. Don Tapscott is here to help, demystifying this world-changing, trust-building technology which, he says, represents nothing less than the second generation of the internet and…

Scientists point entrepreneurs to artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that can be used for highly effective solutions in climate protection. — The effects of climate change are increasingly being felt. Heatwaves, storms, droughts, fires, and floods have become stronger and more frequent. The IPCC’s 2018 Special Report estimates that the world will face catastrophic consequences if global greenhouse gas emissions are not eliminated. …

How to be successful and find meaning in disruptive times? — What is it that makes humans unique? Artificial intelligence permeates all industries. Automation will profoundly change the way we work. In the next few years, there will hardly be a sector that is not affected by AI. Many cognitive tasks that could previously only be done by humans will be…

A curated guide of playbooks, articles, and tutorials — Basics Understanding Artificial Intelligence Difference between Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence Want to know how Deep Learning works? Here’s a quick guide for everyone. Playbooks AI Playbook, Andreessen Horowitz AI Transformation Playbook, landing.ai The Deep Learning AI Playbook: Strategy for Disruptive Artificial Intelligence

A curated list of insights and methods —