Derek LomasAug 30, 20206 minMini-Manifesto for Designers in AIHuman-centered design methods play a critical role in the production of successful AI systems. The Misconception of AI as Algorithm It is...
Derek LomasAug 24, 20202 minTowards a Science of “the Vibe”Feb 26, 2020 Over the past several years, over 40 masters students have gone out into the world to investigate a simple question: what...
Derek LomasAug 24, 20201 minPositive AIHuman civilization has lasted several thousand years. How might design theory help it last several thousand more? As artificial...
Derek LomasAug 24, 20201 minDeveloping a True NorthIn my life, I view my design work as contributing to an inclusive future society where individuals are happier, healthier and better...
Derek LomasAug 24, 20203 minAssessing Human Wellbeing Using Artificial IntelligenceHow might we design artificial intelligence (AI) that contributes to human wellbeing? This is a long term challenge that has some short...
Derek LomasAug 24, 20208 minHow Are We Feeling?By Willem van der Maden & Derek Lomas My Wellness Check is a global open science project to learn how the COVID19 pandemic is affecting...
Derek LomasAug 24, 20202 minDesigning AI for WellbeingWhen I was in college, I had a professor that described the scenario of an artificial intelligence system that had the objective of...
Derek LomasAug 24, 20201 minDesigning better tools for assessing wellbeingwell-being is a barrier to learning Sleep – Can you focus when you’re tired? Bullying – Can you concentrate when someone has upset you?...
Derek LomasAug 24, 20206 minDesign for Wellbeing: Humanity-Centered Design?What kind of world do you want to build? Cultivating a positive vision of the future is essential for everyone’s development as a...