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FUTURISM UPDATE (October 17, 2014) — 3

Oct 16
2014

FUTURISM UPDATE (October 17, 2014) — 3

LINKEDIN: Currents and Undercurrents? https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20141017005851&#…ercurrents

LINKEDIN: Bart and Homer on The Iliad! https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20141017012329&#…-the-iliad

LIVE SCIENCE: Is Car Hacking the Next Big Security Threat? http://lnkd.in/bCnxM5p

LINKEDIN: Getting Apple, Microsoft and Fortune-500s to Uninterruptedly Buy From You! https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/article/20140927032047-34…eader-card

THE ECONOMIST: Cheaper oil. Both symptom and balm. THE OIL PRICE IS TUMBLING. IS OR BAD NEWS FOR THE WORLD ECONOMY? http://lnkd.in/bxuKamd

BLOOMBERG: FBI Warns Tech Companies of State-Sponsored China Hackers http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-16/fbi-warns-o…b2b42d53be

GIZMODO: Scientists Find Way To Reuse Cigarette Ash As A Water Filter http://gizmodo.com/scientists-find-way-to-reuse-cigarette-as…socialflow

FINANCIAL TIMES: Technology will not kill off banks, but could take some of their best profits: http://on.ft.com/1rB5LhJ

REUTERS: Amazon expands grocery delivery service to Brooklyn http://reut.rs/1Ctrizf

THE ECONOMIST: Let a m. factories rise. Before Myanmar becomes like Thailand, it will have to become like Bangladesh http://lnkd.in/bxMUNbH

TECH CRUNCH: How Tech Companies Can Help Their Coders http://lnkd.in/b-TjRms

FINANCIAL TIMES: World’s most dangerous border? The Mediterranean http://on.ft.com/1ty3jjn

Al Jazeera America: Ebola escalation could trigger food crisis http://lnkd.in/bTAg3Rk

FORTUNE: Bill Gates’ solution to income inequality http://fortune.com/2014/10/15/bill-gates-income-inequality/

FINANCIAL TIMES: Hedge funds face their worst year since 2011 as several of the biggest trades turn sour: http://on.ft.com/1rB7y6d

FOREIGN AFFAIRS: Come Home, Europeans. Europe’s Brain Drain Problem Is Becoming a Major Crisis http://lnkd.in/b2_X9Y6

FOREIGN AFFAIRS: Passage to India. What Washington Can Do to Revive Relations With New Delhi http://lnkd.in/bjnmAr6

BLOOMBERG: Japan’s largest pension fund would be ‘stupid’ to give asset goals first: Ito http://bloom.bg/1rDQ3Ck

FOREIGN AFFAIRS: India’s Isolationism. Why New Delhi Refuses to Engage the Middle East http://lnkd.in/bQAhviU

FORBES: The Startup That Could Kill Broadcast Television. How Aereo is disrupting broadcast television and rewriting the future of TV as we know it. http://lnkd.in/bkhpgjU

Telegraph News: Japanese parliamentarians visit war shrine condemned by China and Korea http://tgr.ph/11zp71U

SORRY, CHINA AND RUSSIA — GERMANY FOREMOST CLIENTS — NEVER PROMISED TO BE HELVETIC DEMOCRACIES, BUT ULTRA-FORCEFUL NATION-STATES, WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT.

KAI: World’s thinnest piezoelectricity generator. Could lead to wearable electronic devices based on MoS2 that are transparent, extremely light, & very bendable & stretchable http://lnkd.in/bQ-NCEU

KAI: Open-source solar-powered 3D printers can go almost anywhere http://lnkd.in/br3jRud

BY MR. ANDRES AGOSTINI

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Currents and Undercurrents?

Posted by Andres Agostini in business, disruptive technology, education, engineering, finance, geopolitics

Oct 16
2014

Currents and Undercurrents?

I was reading The Economist and a notion came to my mind.

We have all have heard the Chinese adage,

“… Don’t look at the waves but the currents underneath …”

As per the onset and in-progress Disruptional Singularity (coined by the signatory), and using the terms “current” and “undercurrent” as linguistic wilds-cards, we have several CONCURRENT Global Current and Worldly Undercurrent going on, around this Globe.

In extreme holistic (beyond-insurance) risk management, we always know that small risks and medium-size risks and even large risks end up compounding together into devastation if we stay like innocent bystanders.

And as they compound, they make the Diruptional Singularity is a reality.

Considering Media and Political Agendas, Which one is the “Current,” Ebola or ISIS?

Considering Media and Political Agendas, Which one is the “Undercurrent,” ISIS or Ukraine?

And there are also Forefronts and Foregrounds, such as the global massive sovereign indebtedness, nation-state-promoted cyberattacks, or reserve currencies waged into war by the Central Bankers in the most important world economies.

Proper jobs and correct employment will never come back as industrial investors prefer to invest on bots and superautomation than humans. For the sake of their shares values and dividends, they will make frequent pacts with Satan with the utter purpose to be superricher yet.

We have our concentration GLUED to the Waves, and not the Currents, Undercurrents, Counter-Currents, and Counter-Undercurrents underneath!

Currents are Dynamic Driving Forces that reshape this as-of-now Present (Continuum) and near-term future.

Undercurrents are Counter-” Dynamic Driving Forces” that reshape this as-of-now Present (Continuum) and near-term future.

And so on and on. Every Force has a Counter-Force.

In other not to get your mind brainwashed, socially-engineered, or controlled, you are going to have to REFLECT HARD AND SUBTLE and UNCONDITIONALLY AUDIT all those currents and counter-current underneath.

BY MR. ANDRES AGOSTINI

White Swan Book Author (Source of this Article)

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FUTURISM UPDATE (October 17, 2014) — 2

Posted by Andres Agostini in futurism

Oct 16
2014

FUTURISM UPDATE (October 17, 2014) — 2

U.S. Navy’s exoskeleton could make workers 20 times more productive http://edition.cnn.com/2014/10/14/tech/innovation/navy-exosk…index.html

NEW YORK TIMES: Outside China, there is a consistent theme in Asia. It is concern that declining American power, credibility and commitment will leave the way open for Beijing to exercise dominance over the region. http://lnkd.in/dsfGw42

TECH CRUNCH: Why The Future Of Digital Security Is Open http://techcrunch.com/2014/10/16/why-the-future-of-digital-security-is-open/

REUTERS: Britain warns of ‘exceptionally high’ level of anti-terrorism activity http://lnkd.in/d2M6ByV

MOSCOW TIMES: Russian Defense Budget to Hit Record $81 Billion in 2015 http://lnkd.in/d9TiVHd

THE ATLANTIC: India’s Manufacturing Might http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/10/ind…ht/381561/

BUSINESS INSIDER: Joe Biden’s Son Hunter Was Kicked Out Of The Navy For Cocaine Use http://lnkd.in/dhkHJ_6

BUSINESS INSIDER: Why Airport Screenings For Ebola Are A Total Waste http://www.businessinsider.com/why-ebola-airport-screenings-…z3GLzLveki

YAHOO NEWS: MADE-IN-ITALY Chrysler recalling nearly 907,000 cars, SUVs http://news.yahoo.com/chrysler-recalling-nearly-907-000-115117961.html

YAHOO NEWS: MADE-IN-ITALY Chrysler recalling nearly 907,000 cars, SUVs http://lnkd.in/dcaYsaZ

BBC: The world’s fastest ambulance http://www.bbc.com/news/business-29649343

GLOBAL DISPATCH: Satellite From India (World’s Superpower #2 or #1) Orbits Mars, Program Passes China, Japan http://lnkd.in/dWJVihD

THE HUFFINGTON POST: NURSE MAY HAVE BEEN SICK ON 2 FLIGHTS http://lnkd.in/d8PRdb3

THE DIPLOMAT: How Imperial Germany Lost Asia. A 100 years ago, the German empire slowly shed its Asian possessions. http://lnkd.in/dfXz5ha

THE HUFFINGTON POST: Walmart Is Planning To Abandon The Minimum Wage http://lnkd.in/duVVSCd

THE ECONOMIST: Underneath the atmosphere of goodwill in Hong Kong, lies a strong undercurrent of anger http://econ.st/1txooun

BLOOMBERG: Coal Supply Cuts Signal Challenging Winter for Utilities http://lnkd.in/dDnSdTN

BY MR. ANDRES AGOSTINI

White Swan Book Author (Source of this Article)

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FUTURISM UPDATE (October 17, 2014)

Posted by Andres Agostini in futurism

Oct 16
2014

FUTURISM UPDATE (October 17, 2014)

NEWSWEEK: Putin Issues ‘Nuclear Powers’ Warning Over Sanctions at http://www.newsweek.com/putin-warns-careless-west-nuclear-threat-277867

HUFFINGTON POST: Ebola Epidemic Could Lead To ‘Hunger Crisis Of Epic Proportions’ For West Africa http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/16/ebola-outbreak-food…mg00000067

GIZMAG: Long-lasting, water-based nuclear battery developed http://www.gizmag.com/water-nuclear-battery-radiolysis/33844…5;89795214

REUTERS: Google’s revenue falls short despite curbing price declines http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/16/us-google-results-…MI20141016

REUTERS: FBI director warns new phone encryption could thwart probes http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/16/us-usa-justice-sur…6N20141016

REUTERS: U.S. repo rate rises to highest since March http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/16/us-markets-repos-idUSKCN0I52OZ20141016

BY MR. ANDRES AGOSTINI

White Swan Book Author (Source of this Article)

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Spider Venom May Save the Bees: New Bio-Pesticide Could Preserve Honeybee Populations

Posted by Seb in environmental

Oct 16
2014

Catherine Griffin — Science World Report

Could spiders save the bees? They just might. Scientists have created a novel bio-pesticide with the help of spider venom and a plant protein. The new pesticide is actually safe for honeybees, despite being highly toxic to a number of key insect pests.

Honeybees perform sophisticated behaviors while foraging. These behaviors, in part, are why they’re so successful. With their ability to pollinate key crop species, these insects are crucial for our food industry. And yet bee populations have been declining due to climate change and an increased use of pesticides, which can interrupt their key behaviors.

Quality Assurance In Military Aeronautics!

Posted by Andres Agostini in business, complex systems, economics, engineering, information science, innovation, science

Oct 15
2014

Quality Assurance In Military Aeronautics!

THE BEST Quality Assurance In Military Aeronautic Equipment Is And By American Manufacturer(S).

THE SECOND Best Quality Assurance In Military Aeronautic Equipment Is And By European Manufacturer(S).

THE THIRD Best Quality Assurance In Military Aeronautic Equipment Is And By Israeli Manufacturer(S).

THE FOURTH Best Quality Assurance In Military Aeronautic Equipment Is And By Russian Manufacturer(S).

THE FIFTH Best Quality Assurance In Military Aeronautic Equipment Is And By Chinese Manufacturer(S).

THE SIXTH Best Quality Assurance In Military Aeronautic Equipment Is And By Iranian Manufacturer(S).

NB_1: The writeup is based on evidence. Lack of information cannot allow the inclusion of Japan and India and their immeasurable achievements.

NB_2: However: Remember That Dedicated People Learn Fast And Change (UPGRADE) To War Speed!

BY MR. ANDRES AGOSTINI

White Swan Book Author (Source of this Article)

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@AndresAgostini

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FUTURISM UPDATE (October 16, 2014)

Posted by Andres Agostini in futurism

Oct 15
2014

FUTURISM UPDATE (October 16, 2014)

MOSCOW TIMES: Russia Strengthens Air Defenses With Bases in Belarus and Central Asia http://www.themoscowtimes.com/business/article/russia-streng…09491.html

BBC: Italy pushes ahead with ‘next generation’ biofuels from waste http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-29618889

BLOOMBERG: Five Reasons Icahn Says Apple Is Worth $1.2 Trillion http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-09/five-reason…llion.html

BOEING: Boeing and Samsung to Evaluate Mobile Technology for New Spacecraft http://www.buildsomethingbetter.com/#!/news/2014/boeing-and-…chnology-f

FAST COMPANY: China’s Answer To Google Glass: Baidu Eye. With a camera that can identify physical objects, Baidu Eye could be handy for online shopping. http://www.fastcompany.com/3035196/fast-feed/chinas-answer-t…-baidu-eye

KAI: Bioinspired coating for medical devices avoids clotting and suppresses bacterial infection http://www.kurzweilai.net/bioinspired-coating-for-medical-de…-infection

KAI: Mars One design not feasible, MIT researchers find http://www.kurzweilai.net/mars-one-design-not-feasible-mit-researchers-find

KAI: Hypersensitive ‘smart’ material created from neural proteins http://www.kurzweilai.net/hypersensitive-smart-material-crea…l-proteins

KAI: Creating e-noses using fruit flies http://www.kurzweilai.net/creating-e-noses-using-fruit-flies

DER SPIEGEL: Out of Balance? Criticism of Germany Grows as Economy Stalls http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-and-fina…96966.html

YOUTUBE: MIT teaches robots to adapt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJg9YcO1lfc

BY MR. ANDRES AGOSTINI

White Swan Book Author (Source of this Article)

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Toyota is investigating cars that hover above the road

Posted by Seb in transportation

Oct 15
2014

By Josh Lowensohn — The Verge

Toyota today said it’s investigated the possibility of vehicles that are capable of hovering just above the road, technology designed to improve efficiency. In an interview at Bloomberg’s Next Big Thing Summit in San Francisco, Hiroyoshi Yoshiki — the managing officer with Toyota’s technical administration group — said that the company had been studying a similar idea of flying cars at one of its “most advanced” research and development areas, but cautioned that the concept was not like actually flying around in three-dimensional space. Instead, he said, the plan is to get the car “a little bit away” from the road to reduce friction, similar to a hovercraft.

Following the interview, Yoshiki declined to elaborate on when the company began investigating the idea, how far along it is, or if it ever plans to bring it to market.

Intelligent Blinker bracelet automatically gives cyclists flashing turn signals

Posted by Seb in innovation

Oct 14
2014

By Ben Coxworth — GizMag

A mock-up of what the finished Intelligent Blinker may look like

As any serious bicycle commuter will tell you, it’s important to let drivers know what you’re doing by signaling your intention to turn. Needless to say, the more visible your hand signals are, the safer you should be. That’s why a group of doctoral students at Switzerland’s EPFL research institute created the Intelligent Blinker. It’s a wrist bracelet that automatically starts flashing when the wearer raises their arm to signal.

The device (which would presumably be worn as a set of two) contains an accelerometer and a magnetometer, to detect changes in the orientation of the bracelet. When the arm moves out laterally, those sensors trigger a set of integrated LEDs to begin blinking. Depending on how enthusiastic of a signaler they are, the user can adjust the Intelligent Blinker to kick in at more or less of an angle, as desired.

2014 Longevity and Genetics Conference – Keynote Aubrey de Grey

Posted by Nikki Olson in biological, biotech/medical, DNA, events, genetics, life extension, science

Oct 13
2014

Western Canada’s most futurist-oriented longevity organization, the Lifespan Society of British Columbia, has organized a first-class life extension conference, which will take place later this fall in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The Longevity and Genetics Conference 2014 offers a full-day of expert presentations, made accessible to a general audience, with keynote on the latest developments in biorejuvination by Aubrey de Grey of SENS Research Foundation. The conference will be interactive, with a panel session for audience questions, and VIP options for further interaction with speakers.

Who will be there? In addition to Aubrey de Grey, there are four other speakers confirmed thus far: Dr. Angela Brooks-Wilson, Head of Cancer Genetics at the Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre at the BC Cancer Agency, Dr. S. Jay Olshansky, Board of Directors of the American Federation of Aging Research, and co-author of The Quest for Immortality: Science at the Frontiers of Aging, Dr. Clinton Mielke, former Mayo Clinic researcher and founder of the quantified self platform “infino.me”, and lastly, one of futurism’s most experienced and dedicated radical longevity advocates, Benjamin Best, who is currently Director of Research Oversight at the Life Extension Foundation. This conference is a multi-disciplinary event, engaging several points of interest and relevance in the longevity space, from the cellular, genetic science of aging, to the latest epidemiological and even demographic research. You can also expect discussion on personalized medicine and quantified self technologies, as well as big picture, sociological and philosophical, longevity-specific topics.

All around, the 2014 Longevity and Genetics conference, set to take place Saturday November 15, has a lot to offer, as does the host city of Vancouver. A recent study has indicated that a majority of Canadians, 59%, are in favor of life extension technology, with 47% expecting that science and technology will enable living until 120 by 2050. The Lifespan Society of British Columbia is keeping that momentum and enthusiasm alive and growing, and I’m glad they have organized such a high-calliber event. Tickets are currently still available. Learn more about the event and purchase tickets here.