Ars Electronica Festival · 1995
Idea Futures
by Robin Hanson
🏆 Golden Nica · Prix Ars Electronica 1995
In 1995, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Idea Futures” by Robin Hanson (Net Based Art) with the Golden Nica.
Robin Hanson's "Idea Futures" is a collection of ideas in the WWW, a betting market on important questions in science and technology. "Idea Futures" began as a glimmer in the eye of Robin Hanson, but it took SeanMorgan, Mark James, and a diverse group of "techies" (scientists, engineers, programmers, etc.) in Calgary…
About Robin Hanson
Robin Hanson (USA), B. S. Physics, U. C. Irvine 1981; M. S. Physics, University of Chicago, 1984; M. A. Conceptional Foundations of Science, University of Chicago, 1984.Hanson designs alternative institutions for health care, law enforcement, corrections…
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.