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More than 107 million science papers have just been cataloged for the public’s use thanks to a new project called The General Index.

Typically, academic studies exist behind a paywall — locking up potentially important information not only from the public but, perhaps more importantly, from other scientists.

The General Index wants to set that information free. The index acts almost like a Google search for scientific papers, but with a twist. Only snippets of the papers are provided, so it is up to users to mine the data and make sense out of it all.

End of World Scenarios — what are they? what is likely and what is not?

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A hidden pattern a patternist philosophy of mind by Ben Goertzel.

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When should two minds be considered versions of one another.

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Picture this: You might think that ChatGPT is a trendy new invention but what if we told you that it actually first made an appearance in a sci-fi novel?

The Algebraist by Scottish writer Iain M. Banks, published in 2004, featured the idea way before it became a reality. Who knew that a book could predict the future with such accuracy? It’s almost feels like a conversation that the former Google engineer Blake Lemoine might have had with LaMDA: (Excerpts from page 381 – The Algebraist)

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FallenKingdomReads’ list of 10 Classic Science Fiction Books Every Sci-Fi Fan Should Read.

Science fiction has been a popular genre since the 19th century, captivating readers with visions of the future and exploring the boundaries of what is possible. With so many incredible science fiction books to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are ten classic science fiction books every sci-fi fan should read.

This novel follows the story of Hari Seldon, a mathematician who predicts the decline of a galactic empire and sets out to establish a foundation to preserve human knowledge and advance civilization. Asimov’s writing is full of intrigue, philosophy, and scientific concepts that will leave readers captivated.

Communicating with far-off Mars is hard, but new satellite arrangements could make things easier for future missions.

The amount of energy released in this ‘mega-earthquake’ is estimated at 1,023 joules.