We, of course, feel “internal experiences,” that thing we call self, and we know very well when we’ve woken up. Consciousness, in fact, is what we lose when we fall asleep and regain when we wake up. ChatGPT 4.0 is emulating those human feelings. That doesn’t mean it actually feels them. But what if it does feel them one day? Will we listen to it then?
Schneider is among the intellectuals who believe that the question of machine consciousness is worth examining in depth. Not because she believes we’re already there, but because she believes it will happen sooner or later. Like Hassabis, she estimates that artificial general intelligence (AGI) — the name computer scientists give to something close enough to human intelligence to escape the simulacrum label and access a qualitatively different level — is a few decades away.
AGI will be a system capable of learning from experience without having to swallow the entire internet before breakfast; capable of abstracting information, projecting actions, and understanding situations it has never encountered before. And yes, perhaps capable of having “inner experiences,” or what we might call a form of consciousness. Don’t take it out on me; it’s philosophers who are examining this question.
What if with the condition machine super intelligence is possible once one comes into existence it sends von Neumann machines that converts solar systems into computers of like power and intelligence such machines would be factories miles long and they as well would be do the same until the entire galaxy would become an artificially intelligent entity procreating matrioska brains.
Adi Newton’s track from the compilation “The Neuromancers. Music inspired by William Gibson’s universe” published by Unexplained Sounds Group: https://unexplainedsoundsgroup.bandca… dl, cd, book. Music by: Adi Newton, NYORAI, Oubys (Wannes Kolf), Mario Lino Stancati, Joel Gilardini, Tescon Pol, phoanøgramma, Dead Voices On Air, SIGILLUM S, Richard Bégin, André Uhl. Stories by: Stories by: Andrew Coulthard, Chris McAuley, Glynn Owen Barrass, J. Edwin Buja, Michael F. Housel, Paolo L. Bandera, Rusell Smeaton, Scott J. Couturier. The soundtrack of a future in flux As the father of cyberpunk, William Gibson imagined a world where technology and society collide, blurring the boundaries between human and machine, individual and system. His novels, particularly Neuromancer, painted a dystopian future where sprawling megacities pulse with neon, corporations rule from the shadows, and cyberspace serves as both playground and battlefield. In his vision, technology is a tool of empowerment and control, a paradox that resonates deeply in our contemporary world. Gibson’s work has long since transcended literature, becoming a blueprint for how we understand technology’s role in shaping our lives. The term cyberspace, which he coined, feels more real than ever in today’s internet-driven world. We live in a time where virtual spaces are as important as physical ones, where our identities shift between digital avatars and flesh-and-blood selves. The rapid rise of AI, neural interfaces, and virtual reality feels like a prophecy fulfilled — as though we’ve stepped into the pages of a Gibson novel. A SONIC LANDSCAPE OF THE FUTURE The influence of cyberpunk on contemporary music is undeniable. The genre’s aesthetic, with its dark, neon-lit streets and synth-driven soundscapes, has found its way into countless genres, from techno and industrial to synthwave and ambient. Electronic music, in particular, feels like the natural soundtrack of the cyberpunk world — synthetic, futuristic, and often eerie, it evokes the idea of a humanity at the edge of a technological abyss. The cyberpunk universe forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about the way we live today: the increasing corporatization of our world, the erosion of privacy, and the creeping sense that technology is evolving faster than we can control. Though cyberpunk as a literary genre originated in the 1980s, its influence has only grown in the decades since. In music, the cyberpunk ethos is more relevant than ever. Artists today are embracing the tools of technology not just to create new sounds, but to challenge the very definition of music itself. THE FUTURE OF MUSIC IN A CYBERPUNK WORLD Much like Gibson’s writing, the music in this compilation embraces technology not only as a tool but as a medium of expression. It’s no coincidence that many of the artists featured here draw from electronic, industrial, and experimental music scenes—genres that have consistently pushed the boundaries of sound and technology. The contributions of Adi Newton, a pioneering figure in cyberpunk music, along with artists such as Dead Voices On Air, Sigillum S, Tescon Pol, Oubys, Joel Gilardini, phoanøgramma, Richard Bégin, Mario Lino Stancati, Nyorai, Wahn, and André Uhl, each capture unique facets of the cyberpunk universe. Their work spans from the gritty, rebellious underworlds of hackers, to the cold, calculated precision of AI, and the vast, sprawling virtual landscapes where anything is possible—and everything is controlled. These tracks serve as a sonic exploration of Gibson’s vision, translating the technological, dystopian landscapes of his novels into sound. They are both a tribute and a challenge, asking us to reflect on what it means to be human in a world where technology has permeated every corner of our existence. Just as Gibson envisioned a future where humanity and machines converge, the artists in this compilation fuse organic and synthetic sounds, analog and digital techniques, to evoke the tensions of the world he foretold. Curated and mastered by Raffaele Pezzella (Sonologyst). Layout by Matteo Mariano. Cat. Num. USG105. Unexplained Sounds Network labels: https://unexplainedsoundsgroup.bandca… https://eighthtowerrecords.bandcamp.comhttps://sonologyst.bandcamp.comhttps://therecognitiontest.bandcamp.comhttps://zerok.bandcamp.comhttps://reversealignment.bandcamp.com Magazine and radio (Music, Fiction, Modern Mythologies) / eighthtower Please subscribe the channel to help us to create new music and videos. Great thanks to the patrons and followers for supporting and sustain the creative work we’re doing. Facebook: / unexplaineds… Instagram: / unexplained… Twitter: / sonologyst.
Scientists are working to send quantum information through existing fiber networks. This shift could save billions in infrastructure costs and speed up the arrival of quantum-powered technologies.
Unlike regular data, quantum communication sends information through single photons. These photons hold fragile quantum states that are easy to disturb. That makes sharing fiber lines with classical Internet traffic a serious technical challenge.
Classical signals, especially those powered by lasers, flood the fiber with light. This generates a kind of noise called inelastic scattering. One type, known as spontaneous Raman scattering, floods the line with stray photons that can drown out the quantum signals.
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) are tackling one of the most complex challenges in the world of quantum information—how to create reliable, scalable networks that can connect quantum systems over distances.
The research team, which includes faculty members from the RPI Department of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, and the Department of Computer Science, is led by Assistant Professor Xiangyi Meng, Ph.D. Their research focuses on designing quantum networks that use entanglement—a phenomenon where quantum particles become mysteriously correlated.
Ray Kurzweil, one of the world’s leading futurists, has made hundreds of predictions about technology’s future. From portable devices and wireless internet to brain-computer interfaces and nanobots in our bloodstream, Kurzweil has envisioned a future that sometimes feels like science fiction—but much of it is becoming reality.
In this video, we explore 7 of Ray Kurzweil’s boldest predictions:
00:00 — 01:44 Intro.
01:44 — 02:42 Prediction 1: Portable Devices and Wireless Internet.
02:42 — 03:34 Prediction 2: Self-Driving Cars by Early 2020s.
Microsoft is working on fully mitigating issues causing Outlook on the web and SharePoint Online users to experience delays or failures when searching.
Tracked under EX1063763 in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, the issues are caused by infrastructure components responsible for processing users’ search requests that perform below acceptable performance thresholds.
The company first acknowledged this Exchange Online incident at 05:21 UTC, with the latest update published at 08:22 saying that a recently deployed fix should provide relief while Redmond’s engineers check if further optimizations are required to fully mitigate the search issues.
Internet services giant Cloudflare says it mitigated a record number of DDoS attacks in 2024, recording a massive 358% year-over-year jump and a 198% quarter-over-quarter increase.
These figures come from Cloudflare’s 2025 Q1 DDoS Report, where the company says it mitigated a total of 21.3 million DDoS attacks in 2024.
However, 2025 is looking to be an even bigger problem for online entities and companies, with Cloudflare already responding to 20.5 million DDoS attacks in just the first quarter of 2025.
