Opening Speech by Prof. the Hon Stephen Martin AO | Will AI Dictate the Future

This video features the opening remarks by Prof. the Hon. Stephen Martin AO, former Speaker of the Parliament of Australia, delivered at the launch of Will AI Dictate the Future? by Dr. Anton Ravindran. Professor Martin underscores the escalating importance of Artificial Intelligence in shaping the future of society, technology, and the global economy, and reflects on the transformative power of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

He highlighted Dr Anton Ravindran’s incisive, multi-faceted examination of AI—from opportunities to challenges and ethical considerations—and endorses its practical approach to applying AI to improve lives and accelerate innovation while addressing automation and the future of work. Prof Martin said in his speech that the book is a “A grand contribution…. one of the most important questions of the ages”. The launch also featured a philanthropic initiative in which proceeds from the author’s royalties support the Singapore Cancer Society, illustrating a powerful fusion of technological progress and social responsibility.

https://odysee.com/Opening-Spe....ech-by-Prof.-the-Hon

The ICT Age

The world is at the cusp of yet another new era of computing as the physical and digital infrastructures of the world converge as we continue to infuse intelligence into more and more connected things. Many agree that this new era in computing is being driven by Cloud Computing, Big Data and the Internet of Things (IOT).

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ICT-E....dmond-Prakash-Anton-

Will AI Dictate the Future?

“A grand contribution to….one of the most important questions of the ages”. Prof. the Hon. Stephen Martin, Chairman, Bank of China (Australia) Ltd, Former Speaker, Parliament of Australia .

Timely book as we stand at the dawn of the AI revolution. With guest chapters by experts in their respective domains about AI and its impact. Clear, jargon-free prose, highly accessible to general readers.

https://www.amazon.in/Will-Dic....tate-Future-Anton-Ra

When Homeostasis Becomes a Cage: The Hidden Governance Choice Behind “Safety”

Homeostasis is one of the quiet miracles of life. Your body is constantly correcting itself without you noticing. It keeps your temperature in range, regulates blood sugar, balances fluids, monitors inflammation, repairs tissue, and pulls you back to “normal” after stress. This regulatory background is not what makes life meaningful, but without it, life collapses.

https://aaih2025.substack.com/....p/when-homeostasis-b

In the Era of Execution (Do), the Most Essential Capability for AI Is the Ability to Stop — On Pre-Decision Architecture That Governs Blind Speed

1. From the Age of Chat to the Age of Act

Until now, we have worried about AI’s “mouth.”
Bias, false statements, and so-called hallucinations have been the dominant concerns. Mistaken words can be painful, but they can be corrected, apologized for, and revised.

https://aaih2025.substack.com/....p/in-the-era-of-exec