Nexus
NeXus #0003
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Paulo Furtado
Education
Viewpoint: Is the Lecture Dead? Rethinking the Future of University Teaching
Understanding the lecture's past and present limitations, alongside its potential enduring value, is critical for charting a course toward a more effective future for higher education pedagogy.
Nexus
NeXus #0002
The weekly supplement for extra goodies.
Education
Viewpoint: On Education, Critical Autonomy, and Freedom in the Digital Age
While historical moments like Portugal's Carnation Revolution secured essential political liberties and freedom from direct state censorship, realising genuine freedom in the contemporary digital era demands the cultivation of critical autonomy.
AI
Viewpoint: AI Agents as Coworkers - Are We Close to Clocking In the Virtual Workforce?
Recent developments in artificial intelligence aren't just approaching science fiction scenarios—they're actively reshaping our understanding of what's possible.
Cinema
Blood, Blues, and Bold Vision: Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" Review
Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" is the kind of film that reminds you why we go to theaters in the first place.
Film
Swept Away by 'Flow': Diving into the Silent Majesty of 2024's Animated Triumph
Sometimes, the quietest films speak the loudest.
Nexus
NeXus #0001
The weekly supplement for extra goodies.
Viewpoint: On AI-powered crowd management systems in tourism
Crowd management is an essential aspect of sustainable tourism as it helps to mitigate the negative impacts of tourism on local communities and the environment. When we factor in AI-powered crowd management systems, mitigation success can be enhanced manifold.
Viewpoint: Exploring the Impact of AI on Sustainable Tourism
AI is quickly becoming a key player in optimizing sustainable tourism practices, streamlining operations, and helping to protect natural resources and cultural heritage.
Viewpoint: Reimagining Reality - The Power of AI in Photography
The integration of AI into photography brings both transformative possibilities and pressing ethical concerns.
Viewpoint: The Dawn of AI Agents
These intelligent entities are poised to revolutionize not just how we interact with machines, but also how we live, work, and even address global challenges.