Areas of Exploration
Explore Stephen DeAngelis's visionary insights in autonomous intelligent enterprises, AI, applied mathematics, global value chains, globalization, philosophical aesthetics and beyond. Join the call to shape a wonderful future, where complex mathematics meets real-world applications for a more intelligent, secure world.
Exploring Reason, Technology, and Humanity
Fostering shared prosperity requires a multifaceted approach that considers the power of technology alongside timeless human values. Conversations exploring Artificial Intelligence's potential to streamline tasks and empower innovation can be coupled with insights into how autonomous intelligent enterprises can optimize resource allocation. Meanwhile, discussions on Quantum Computing's ability to unlock revolutionary solutions by man further harness the power of quantum mechanics. These scientific areas of study can be complemented by exploring the importance of Peace and Stability Operations in the time of the Polycrisis and creating a secure foundation for global development. Examining the interconnectedness of global value chains can illuminate pathways for inclusive economic growth, while appreciating the role of Philosophical Aesthetics in shaping a society that values not just productivity but also beauty and human well-being. By bringing together these diverse areas of inquiry, we can cultivate a future where technological advancements and enduring human values work in concert to bring about a shared prosperity for all.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science focused on creating intelligent machines that can learn and solve problems like humans do in a human-like manner. These machines can analyze information, perceive the environment that data and information are being experienced, adapt to new situations, and assist us in a wide range of tasks, making our lives easier and helping us achieve more.
An Autonomous Intelligent Enterprise (AIE) leverages human-like reasoning artificial intelligence, explanatory machine learning and real-world optimization to allow organizations to systemically process internal and external data to optimize business operations, empower employees, and continuously learn and improve. AIEs use advanced data analysis to adapt to changing markets and make smarter decisions, fostering innovation and accelerating success.
Autonomous Intelligent Enterprise
Quantum Computing
Quantum computers and quantum algorithms are able to solve certain types of problems faster than classical computers by taking advantage of quantum mechanical effects, such as superposition and quantum interference. Some applications where quantum computers can provide such a speed boost include machine learning (ML), optimization, and simulation of physical systems. Eventual use cases could be portfolio optimization in finance or the simulation of chemical systems, solving problems that are currently impossible for even the most powerful supercomputers on the market.
Peace and stability operations (PSO) are crucial endeavors that foster global prosperity and well-being. By investing in pre-conflict safety and security, economic development, investment connectivity, conflict resolution and, promoting human rights and democracy; these operations pave the way for connectivity-driven economic development and mutual security, resulting in a brighter future for all. This creates a more secure and stable world where businesses can flourish, innovation can thrive, and communities can reach their full potential. PSO is increasingly important in our current era of Polycrisis.
The Polycrisis is a systemic set of interrelated, non-linear, causal problems that involve planetary and regional level challenges intersecting:, climate change, pandemics, geo-political, economic equality, social-media, species extinction, and food security, amongst others coming together as the same point in time of great global change. Stephen views The Polycrisis through the lens of complexity science and global resiliency.
Peace and Stability Operations in the Age of the Polycrisis
Global Value Chains
Global Value Chains (GVCs), also known as Global Value Networks, are shared cross-border critical raw material development and manufacturing production networks. GVC’s are marked interconnected webs of businesses and organizations efficiently working together enabling and enabled by critical infrastructure across borders. These dynamic networks leverage the power of digital technologies to create efficient and innovative products and services. GVCs promote economic growth, foster collaboration, and offer opportunities for all participants to thrive in a globalized world.
Philosophical Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy that involves the exploration of the multi-disciplinary forms of the Arts and its impact on the human experience, its reflections on the times the art was created and currently experienced. This area of exploration is about how we perceive and appreciate the Arts, the world around us, and finding inspiration and joy in the creativity and beauty surrounding us.
