We Asked 5 Creatives Their Thoughts On The Robotics Revolution And This Is What They Said
Greg Swales, Sharon Drugan, Mazen Abusrour and more weigh in on the Fourth Industrial Revolution: robotics and AI
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GREG SWALES
Internationally revered fashion photographer Greg brought Bazaar’s Salma Awwad’s Robotics Revolution vision to life with will.i.am, Sara Al Madani and Emon Shakoor on page 118
Define the future in three words…
Return to nature
Robots are…
Everywhere, in many shapes and sizes that we don’t recognize as robots
If you invented a robot what would it do?
Sorting and cleaning recyclable materials
One thing you’re excited for in the future?
I’m excited for the new generation of people who care about the planet and the shift in priority from profit to sustainability. New technologies that solve
issues with the world’s waste problem is exciting
What advice would you give to your future self?
Stay close and connected to people
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AUSRA OSIPAVICIUTE
Dubai-based photographer Ausra Osipaviciute captured Iris Van Herpen’s ethereal beauty on page 142
Define the future in three words…
Future is a thought in your head
Robots are…
not able to replace creativity of a human being
If you invented a robot what would it do?
If I invented a robot, it would be an intergalactic portal, so I can visit other planets
One thing you’re excited for in the future?
Teleportation
What advice would you give to your future self?
Be aware of the present – it is the only thing that exists, the only concept you’re experiencing right now and the present is where you
create everything from
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SHARON DRUGAN
Wielding her brush across two fashion-forward shoots on pages 134 and 142. Sharon Drugan created an abundance of awe-inspiring beauty creations
Define the future in three words…
Future is now
Robots are…
better than humans
If you invented a robot what would it do?
Clean my makeup brushes…
One thing you’re excited for in the future?
The Hyperloop between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This will be a game changer and I can’t wait to experience it
What advice would you give to your future self?
I would tell myself to be patient, count my blessings and to continue giving without expectation
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MAZEN ABUSROUR
One of regions most sought-after photographers Mazen turned his lens on the Girl On Fire on page 134
Define the future in three words…
Full of possibilities
Robots are…
Going to take our jobs one day
If you invented a robot what would it do?
Dismantle other robots.
One thing you’re excited for in the future?
Teleportation
What advice would you give to your future self?
Do more yoga Mazen!
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SOL
Sol (Suhail Khoury) is one of the Arab world’s most versatile entertainers who set page 134 ablaze in Girl On Fire
Define the future in three words…
Surveillance. Nanotechnology. Biotechnology
Robots are…
Robots are humans trying to give birth to themselves, they are instruments of freedom from the mundane
If you invented a robot what would it do?
Deep tissue massages
One thing you’re excited for in the future?
Driverless cars, this will be a big win for all humanity
What advice would you give to your future self?
Stay consistent and don’t let anyone implant chips under your skin
From the November 2019 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia