Plus, the head of Microsoft AI on our digital future
| | August 22, 2024 | | | ARTICLE | Voices for Peace | The war in Gaza continues to rage on, compounding misery and suffering in the Middle East. Questions surround the conflict but few have answers, and there’s no clear end in sight. It is difficult to imagine a peaceful future for a territory that many refer to as the most fought-over land in history, but at the 2024 Aspen Ideas Festival, we met three leaders who have dedicated their lives to ensuring peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Learn how Yonatan Zeigen, Aziz Abu Sarah and Robi Damelian managed to transform their grief and anger into some of the most valiant peace-keeping efforts in the region. Learn More | | | PODCAST | AI Superthinker | As the CEO of Microsoft AI, Mustafa Suleyman is at the forefront of artificial intelligence during a pivotal moment. He believes friction and regulation aren’t necessarily a bad thing for an industry that could literally change the way we think about ourselves as humans. “It is an unprecedented technology and as a species, we're going to have to figure out a new kind of global governance mechanism,” he says. Andrew Ross Sorkin, co-anchor of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” interviews Suleyman about what’s truly going on behind the headlines and how to proceed carefully and bring out the best version of AI while fostering progress. Listen | | | COLLECTION | Modern Life | What makes us happy — really? How can we raise resilient and empathetic children? What does it mean to be truly connected in our increasingly digital world? Can we re-instill optimism in the American Dream? Which bonds are broken in our society, and how do we fix them? In this collection of sessions from the 2024 Aspen Ideas Festival, our speakers explore existential questions about our modern lives. Explore
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