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Dr. Jane Thomason    

Futurist & Author Illuminating Metaverse and Web 3.0

Dr. Jane Thomason is a futurist and thought leader in the rapidly developing field of Metaverse, which is projected by Citi to be a $13 trillion industry by 2030. A well-known author, Thomason is on the Editorial Board of the Journal of “Metaverse”, and “Frontiers in Blockchain,” and has published over 40 peer reviewed articles, and multiple books including "Blockchain for Global Social Change," and has a book on Web 3.0 forthcoming “Advancements in the New World of Web 3: A Look Toward the Decentralized Future”.

Dr. Thomason is frequently invited by industry to deconstruct the Metaverse and explain how this growing industry will impact on their work. She has been named one of the Top 20 Global Thought Leaders in Blockchain (Thinkers 360) and Top 20 Global Thought Leaders in Crypto (Thinkers 360), one of 8 Metaverse Experts to follow, Top 100 Women in Web 3 and Metaverse, and Top 25 Women in Fintech and Blockchain, MENA.

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AI & the Future of Work

It's a fact that ChatGPT and other generative AI tools are replacing some jobs and reducing human involvement in others. Predicting the future is difficult, but large generative AI models are here to stay, and people will likely increasingly rely on them for information. For instance, if a student needs help solving a math problem, they can ask a tutor or a friend or consult a textbook, but they may turn to a chatbot in the future. The same goes for other fields, such as legal advice or medical expertise. What does this mean for work, education, and life? When humans discovered fire, they had a tool with significant potential for harm and benefit. They had to learn to harness fire for human advancement and protect against its adverse effects, just like with generative AI. This lecture will explain generative AI, where it will be used, and how it will impact our future lives.

Metaverse: The Evolution of Virtual Worlds

Metaverse is a futuristic concept combining various technologies, including computer infrastructure, gaming, NFTs, DeFi, AR/VR, and the spatial web. More than 600 companies are building Metaverses, estimated to be a US$13 trillion market opportunity by 2030. There is yet to be a consensus on what it is. It will be immersive and persistent, combining virtual and physical worlds with an economy and value that can be earned, lent, borrowed, and extracted from the physical world. Some challenges remain, including interoperability, latency, user interface, and regulation. However, this is arguably one of the most exciting technological developments which will help create new and enhanced ways to live, shop, be entertained, seek services, and be educated. This lecture will explore our future life in the Metaverse, including travel and tourism, health care, and education.

Engineering Tomorrow: How How Deep Tech is Transforming Life as We Know It

Explore transformative technologies shaping our future. From AI to quantum computing, these innovations promise to revolutionize industries and solve global challenges. Learn about intelligent, immersive digital environments reshaping global business ecosystems and redefining communication and societal interaction through hyperconnected digital realms.

Gaming: The New Frontier Changing Economies & Providing Jobs

For many of us, gaming has been something that our children play. This is changing as Web3 is shaping the future of gaming. Web3 Gaming isn't just about playing games; it's also about building communities, bringing people together, and fostering social connections. The Web 3 gaming landscape is growing fast. Antler estimates it is an addressable market worth $200 billion. The total transaction volume for blockchain games reached $5.41 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 68.9%. Activity in Web3 gaming grew by 2000% from 2021 to 2022. There are two predominant areas of opportunity for Web3 gaming: Play-and-Earn and ESports. In this lecture, Dr. Thomason will take you through the industry that has attracted over 3 billion players worldwide and explain why it offers economic opportunity and jobs for the future.

Bitcoin, Blockchain & The Future of Finance

Since 2009, Bitcoin has been capturing the world's attention and growing in popularity. It has been the highest-performing asset class in the last decade. However, what exactly is it? How does it function? What are its use cases? What is Decentralized Finance (DeFi) which grew from $700 million at the start of 2020 to $15 billion by the end of 2020, and as of June 2022, the total value locked reached a high of $256 billion. What explains this incredible increase? DeFi offers a viable alternative to the current financial system, and the lecture outlines its tremendous growth in borrowing, lending, yield farming, and insurance. Based on early results, DeFi could redefine the financial system. This lecture provides an overview of Bitcoin, digital assets, NFTs, and DeFi, explaining what they are and how they will play a part in the future economy.

Tech & Social Impact Sustainability

Tech & Social Impact Sustainability, Token Economies, Universal Basic Income, Health, Poverty, Crypto Philanthropy, Play to Earn

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Resilience

Life Lessons Resilience, Succeeding in Failure, Reframing, 10 Things I Wish I Knew

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