The Future of Being Human
Andrew Maynard, Sean DudleyReflections on tech, society & the future from advanced technology transitions expert and self-confessed "undisciplinarian" Professor Andrew Maynard.
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Andrew Maynard is a scientist, writer, and professor at Arizona State University, where he directs the Future of Being Human initiative.
Sean Dudley has served at Arizona State University, the largest university in the U.S., for over twenty years, and as Chief Research Information Officer, he also teaches and conducts research while leading the Research Technology Office.
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