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Jul 23, 2024

Are Black Holes Cosmic Vaults or Information Gateways?

Posted by in categories: cosmology, Elon Musk, quantum physics, singularity, space travel

They say that we ultimately lose information once it enters a black hole, but is this really the case? Let’s find out on today’s video. Have you ever wondered what happens to information when it falls into a black hole? Does it get destroyed forever? Does it arrive somewhere else? Does it enter a girl’s bookcase and call it for Murf? Is there a way for it to escape? Today, we’re diving into one of the biggest mysteries in physics: the black hole information paradox. But first, why should we care? Well, in case a black hole suddenly pops up in your bedroom or office table, this paradox sits at the intersection of quantum mechanics and general relativity, the two pillars of modern physics, and solving it could unlock new understandings of the universe itself. So, let’s get started. Our journey begins with looking at the basics of black holes and the paradox that has puzzled scientists for decades.

Like any good explainer, let’s begin with the basics. What exactly is a black hole? In simple terms, a black hole is a region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it. No Brad, it’s not a challenge; calm down. This happens when a massive star collapses under its own gravity, compressing all its mass into an incredibly small, incredibly dense point known as a singularity. Surrounding the singularity is the event horizon, the boundary beyond which nothing can return. Think of the event horizon as the ultimate point of no return. Once you cross it, you’re inevitably pulled towards the singularity, and there’s no way back. Feel like you know well about black holes? Great. Now let’s talk about Hawking radiation. In the 1970s, Stephen Hawking proposed that black holes aren’t completely black; instead, they emit a type of radiation due to quantum effects near the event horizon. This radiation, aptly named Hawking radiation, suggests that black holes can slowly lose mass and energy over time, eventually evaporating completely. But here’s where things get tricky: Hawking radiation is thermal. By that, we don’t mean that it’s smoking or anything, but that it appears to carry no information about any of the stuff that fell into the black hole. And this brings us to the heart of our mystery: the black hole information paradox. How can the information about the material that formed the black hole and fell into it be preserved if it’s seemingly lost in the radiation? With this foundation in place, I feel that we’re now ready to explore the paradox itself and the various theories proposed to resolve it.

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Jul 20, 2024

10 Stages of AI (And Their Impact on Humanity)

Posted by in categories: biological, Ray Kurzweil, robotics/AI, singularity

This video explores the 10 hypothetical stages of AI and their impact on humanity. Watch this next video about 20 emerging technologies of the future: • 20 Emerging Technologies That Will Ch…

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Jul 18, 2024

Spiral Multiverse Theory Challenges Big Bang, Proposes Network Of Interconnected Universes

Posted by in categories: computing, cosmology, singularity

The Spiral Multiverse Theory, proposed by computer engineer Tejas Shinde, challenges the conventional Big Bang theory by suggesting a continuous spiral pattern universe originating from a single point, or singularity. This theory posits that each universe begins with its own bang, forming a network of interconnected universes expanding in a spiral shape. The theory introduces the concept of interdimensional quasars as portals for multiverse travel and suggests each universe undergoes its own inflation without observable changes in the cosmic microwave background. This new perspective on cosmic evolution could open up new avenues for scientific exploration and understanding.

The Spiral Multiverse Theory, proposed by Tejas Shinde, a computer engineer, suggests a continuous spiral pattern universe originating from a single point, known as a singularity. This theory challenges the conventional Big Bang theory, which posits a singular explosive origin for the universe. Instead, the Spiral Multiverse Theory proposes that each universe begins with its own bang, forming a network of interconnected universes. This network, or multiverse, expands in a spiral shape, with the width and length of the arms expanding as the universe expands. The point where all universes connect is referred to as the Everyverse.

The Spiral Multiverse Theory offers a fresh perspective on cosmic evolution and presents a potential path for practical research. It introduces the concept of interdimensional quasars as portals for multiverse travel. The theory also suggests that each universe undergoes its own inflation without observable changes in the cosmic microwave background, a remnant radiation from the Big Bang.

Jul 18, 2024

Now in 2024, Futurist Ray Kurzweil Does Not Play When It Comes to the Singularity

Posted by in categories: Ray Kurzweil, robotics/AI, singularity

Ray Kurzweil tightened his timeline for reaching “the singularity,” reflecting technological advances that are bringing us much closer to AGI.

Jul 18, 2024

What is AI Singularity: Is It a Hope or Threat for Humanity?

Posted by in categories: robotics/AI, singularity

Is AI singularity going to happen in the period of our lifetime? What will be its effects? Learn all this and more from an AI expert.

Jul 17, 2024

Unconventional Superconductivity: The Peculiar Case of Griffith Singularity

Posted by in categories: quantum physics, singularity

A new paper explores the quantum Griffith singularity in phase transitions, focusing on recent studies that could expand our understanding of high-temperature superconductivity in unconventional materials.

Exploring exotic quantum phase transitions has long been a key focus in condensed matter physics. A critical phenomenon in a phase transition is determined entirely by its universality class, which is governed by spatial and/or order parameters and remains independent of microscopic details. Quantum phase transitions, a subset of phase transitions, occur due to quantum fluctuations and are tuned by specific system parameters at the zero-temperature limit.

The superconductor-insulator/metal phase transition is a classic example of quantum phase transition, which has been intensely studied for more than 40 years. Disorder is considered one of the most important influencing factors, and therefore has received widespread attention. During the phase transitions, the system usually satisfies scaling invariance, so the universality class will be characterized by a single critical exponent. In contrast, the peculiarity of quantum Griffith singularity is that it breaks the traditional scaling invariance, where exotic physics emerges.

Jul 13, 2024

The Singularity Is Nearer by Ray Kurzweil review — the coming AI revolution

Posted by in categories: Ray Kurzweil, robotics/AI, singularity

You won’t have a job, but you will beat illness, boost your IQ and cheat death, says a futurologist.

Jul 11, 2024

Will AI Surpass Human Intelligence, Or Is It Just Hype?

Posted by in categories: robotics/AI, singularity

Singularity is the point where AI could surpass human intelligence. How might it affect society—if it ever comes to be?

Jul 10, 2024

What Merging with AI Could Mean for Humanity, According to Futurist Ray Kurzweil

Posted by in categories: Ray Kurzweil, robotics/AI, singularity

Author Ray Kurzweil shares 5 key insights from his new book, The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge with AI.

Jul 10, 2024

The Last 6 Decades of AI — and What Comes Next | Ray Kurzweil | TED

Posted by in categories: business, Ray Kurzweil, robotics/AI, singularity

How will AI improve our lives in the years to come? From its inception six decades ago to its recent exponential growth, futurist Ray Kurzweil highlights AI’s transformative impact on various fields and explains his prediction for the singularity: the point at which human intelligence merges with machine intelligence.

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