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Human + Machine Intelligence

SapiensMachina is an advisory firm dedicated to helping executives, boards, entrepreneurs, investors and policy-makers manage the transition to the era of Machine Intelligence in complex systems, such as food and agriculture.

What we do

SapiensMachina provides consulting and advisory services on the topic of Machine Intelligence - with a particular focus on the food and agriculture industries.

Our name recognizes the symbiosis between human wisdom (Homo Sapiens) and machine power (Machina), and nods to the future of 'intelligent machines.'

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Articles & Research

Machine Intelligence technology is advancing rapidly - remaining abreast of the implications is difficult. It can be even more challenging to understand its impact on specific industry sectors, such as the food and agriculture system.

These articles aim to bridge this gap, and provide an accessible and easy-to-consume resource.

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Brainpower vs. horsepower: an alternative future for ag equipment

Sometimes fresh eyes and a simple question are all it takes to change the status quo. Many game-changing inventions have come from...

Mar 5, 20245 min read

Systemic Problems Need Systems-Thinking

The future of sustainable agriculture will be multidisciplinary. The secret about sudden technology-driven disruptions is how long they...

Nov 13, 20232 min read

We are underestimating the impact of Machine Intelligence on the food system

Lessons from the steam-to-electric power transition. In the late 1800s, factories often used a steam engine to power their tools. These...

Sep 4, 20234 min read

Leadership

Elliott Grant, PhD

I work at the intersection of technology and agriculture, and have led the development and commercialization of breakthrough technologies in the global food system.