Could information be the stuff of which everything is made? Information seems so abstract, not a substance or a thing, so how could it be the building blocks of reality? There are ways and reasons how information can literally be reality, some scientists claim, and their ideas are revolutionary.
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Sean Carroll — Is Information the Foundation of Reality?
Could information be the stuff of which everything is made? Information seems so abstract, not a substance or a thing, so how could it be the building blocks of reality? There are ways and reasons how information can literally be reality, some scientists claim, and their ideas are revolutionary.
The catastrophic rise of insect farming and its implications for future efforts to reduce suffering
On the 17th of August 2021, the EU authorized the use of insects as feed for farmed animals such as chickens and pigs. This was a disastrous decision for sentient beings, as it may greatly increase the number of beings who will suffer in animal agriculture. Sadly, this was just one in a series of disastrous decisions that the EU has made regarding insect farming in the last couple of years. Most recently, in February 2022, they authorized the farming of house crickets for human consumption, after having made similar decisions for the farming of mealworms and migratory locusts in 2021.
Many such catastrophic decisions probably lie ahead, seeing that the EU is currently reviewing applications for the farming of nine additional kinds of insects. This brief posts reviews some reflections and potential lessons in light of these harmful legislative decisions.
This week the latest Neom region in Saudi Arabia was revealed
This week on Dezeen, Saudi Arabian mega-project Neom revealed its sixth region, Epicon, which will feature a pair of jagged skyscrapers on the Gulf of Aqaba.
Designed by architecture studio 10Design, the project will be distinguished by two steel-clad towers measuring 225 and 275 metres tall. They will be connected by horizontal levels set to contain an outdoor pool and other spaces.
Accommodating 41 hotel and luxury residences, the skyscrapers will be joined by the Epicon resort to form a luxury tourist destination.
No Daddy Shark in sight: Zoo greets a cute shark pup after apparent parthenogenesis
Baby shark Jesus is born yet again face_with_colon_three
What if the song “Baby Shark” stopped after just two stanzas?
For non-fans of the catchy tune, that might sound like a dream. For a real-life Mommy Shark in Illinois, it’s reality: She produced a baby without a Daddy Shark.
The epaulette shark pup hatched this summer at Brookfield Zoo, just west of Chicago. Its mother has been at the zoo since 2019; in that time, she’s never shared a tank with a male.
Sam Altman may return as OpenAI CEO, Satya Nadella plays kingmaker as Microsoft and investors bat for Sam
This sounds like game of thrones.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s sudden departure shocked the tech industry recently. Reports suggest investors, including Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, are pushing for his return which has led to speculations about his possible comeback.
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OpenAI board in discussions with Sam Altman to return as CEO
LOL they couldnt take the heat for One Day LOL. Pile It On 😂
Altman is “ambivalent” about coming back.
OpenAI’s largest investor, Microsoft, said in a statement shortly after Altman’s firing that the company “remains committed” to its partnership with the AI firm. However, OpenAI’s investors weren’t given advance warning or opportunity to weigh in on the board’s decision to remove Altman. As the face of the company and the most prominent voice in AI, his removal throws the future of OpenAI into uncertainty at a time when rivals are racing to catch up with the unprecedented rise of ChatGPT.
A spokesperson for OpenAI didn’t respond to a request for comment about Altman discussing a return with the board. A Microsoft spokesperson declined to comment.
Understanding the intelligence of decision making
New research into how humans and animals use complexity to make decisions offers some tantalizing insights into the nature of intelligence.