Creative problem solving on canvas and in life
I find that when I’m creating art, the process is an endless flow of experiments… I consider the direction my painting is heading, and adjust accordingly, as I do in life.
Observing the journey of man, I enjoy considering our collective trajectory, and contemplating future outcomes when current pathways are fully manifested. A current project I’m working on stems from a lack of sufficient concern regarding the potential downsides of AI and other rapidly evolving technologies. New technologies are generally, and understandably, embraced with enthusiasm, but what is emerging now has the potential to fully transform life as we know it.
The problem is, the risks of new technologies, both proven and possible, are largely being ignored. The official AI policy for example, is to infinitely fund it, while setting zero safeguards to protect humanity from it. The same can be said for other technologies, such as nanotech, and 5g/6g communications. AI is the most concerning of new technologies, but further alarm bells were raised when I began investigating other mind blowing new technologies that are emerging and converging. This futurescape has the potential to affect us all, radically, which led me to create the project below. We are actively forming a group of thinkers and researchers to assess the situation and pursue solutions... Email me if you are interested in getting involved!
Concept proposal: The Emergent Threat Working Group
This concept was presented to provoke thought and to show how vulnerable we are to new technologies that we are largely unaware of. It was intentionally drafted in a format the government might consider, knowing they won’t, for reasons that are obvious to those of us who are paying attention. For a government to pursue a project like this, that government would have to prioritize our safety, which ours does not.
The fact that our government is not concerned with protecting us from these threats is proof that we are on our own, and with the risks being so great, and so obvious, the threats to life and Liberty can only be intentional. Knowing that uncomfortable reality, this project is being pursued in the private sector.
Download full ETWG document here.
EMERGENT THREAT WORKING GROUP (ETWG)
A Proactive Framework for Assessing and Mitigating Converging Technological Risks
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This proposal establishes the Emergent Threat Working Group (ETWG), a cross-disciplinary body designed to monitor, assess, and develop governance frameworks for rapidly converging bio-digital technologies. The ETWG will serve as a proactive entity addressing unprecedented risks arising from the integration of biotechnology, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and advanced communications infrastructure. With mandates for research coordination, policy development, and public engagement, the ETWG will bridge critical gaps between technological advancement and ethical governance to ensure that emergent technologies enhance rather than compromise human autonomy, security, and wellbeing.
BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
Current Landscape Assessment
Recent technological advances have accelerated the convergence of previously distinct domains including genomics, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and telecommunications infrastructure. This convergence creates novel capabilities with profound implications for individual rights, national security, and social cohesion. Specifically:
1. Bio-Digital Convergence: The integration of biological systems with digital technologies has progressed from theoretical to deployable, as evidenced by developments in mRNA delivery systems, biocompatible nanomaterials, and the Internet of Bio-Nano Things (IoBNT).
2. Surveillance Capabilities: Advanced biosensors, remote sensing technologies, and high- resolution biometric monitoring systems have evolved beyond conventional data collection, enabling persistent emotional, cognitive, and physiological surveillance.
3. Regulatory Gaps: Current governance frameworks remain fragmented across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory bodies, creating significant oversight gaps for technologies that transcend traditional definitional boundaries.
4. Global Standardization Acceleration: International bodies including the IEEE, ITU, and IEC are rapidly developing technical standards for bio-digital technologies with minimal public input or ethical oversight.
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Download full ETWG document here.