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Dec 30, 2022

Why blockchain will remain a big deal in 2023 and beyond

Posted by in categories: bitcoin, blockchains, cryptocurrencies, security

While it is still unclear how cryptocurrencies will alter in value and where we will be in 2023 — one thing is clear, they are undoubtedly here to stay.

As 2022 draws to a close, the cryptocurrency market is under great scrutiny. From the crypto winter of 2021 that saw Bitcoin lose almost a third of its value and other cryptocurrencies follow suit to security issues with crypto exchanges, bridges, and web 3.0 apps, and of course, FTX’s dramatic failure, it’s almost impossible to disbelieve tales of gloom. However, looking at the forecasts for 2023, it appears the market may rebound, and now may even be an ideal moment to invest.

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Dec 30, 2022

BMW will reveal its new Vision Car concept at the CES 2023

Posted by in categories: sustainability, transportation

The new concept car will be “electric, circular, and digital.”

The future BMW plan calls for a large number of new electric vehicles. The company already has a strong portfolio of electric vehicles, but its new platform will only be focused on electrification.

BMW CFO Dr. Nicolas Peter previously announced at the end of the Q3 2022 quarterly report that BMW will unveil a new Vision Car at the upcoming CES 2023. “The next highlight on our way to the Neue Klasse will follow in January 2023. At the CES in Las Vegas, we will be presenting a visionary vehicle that will underpin our digital expertise. The future of the BMW Group is electric, circular, and digital,” Peter said.

Dec 30, 2022

US startup wants to inject sulfur into the atmosphere to cool down the Earth

Posted by in categories: chemistry, climatology, engineering, particle physics, space, sustainability

In theory, it could mitigate the effects of global warming; but experts are wary.

Make Sunsets, a California-based startup, released weather balloons that carried sulfur particles into the stratosphere which possibly burst there, releasing the chemical, MIT Technology Review.

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Dec 30, 2022

ChatGPT using Open AI solves coding problems for free, may put jobs of many coders at risk in future

Posted by in categories: employment, robotics/AI

Many users on Twitter claim that OpenAI’s ChatGPT write and review codes within seconds. The company notes that ChatGPT is designed to offer a simpler, jargon-free reply to users.

Dec 30, 2022

Ask Ethan: Can hidden variables save quantum physics?

Posted by in category: quantum physics

There could be variables beyond the ones we’ve identified and know how to measure. But they can’t get rid of quantum weirdness.

Dec 30, 2022

Top 10 NFTs that You Should Look out for in 2023

Posted by in categories: blockchains, media & arts, space

In this article, we review the top 10 NFTs and why they make for great investments this year.

Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs for short, have been the buzzword for the year 2022. And, rightly so because even though it might seem like it is a new tech on the block, you will be shocked to know that there are more than 11 million NFTs out there. Each represents a unique (and, not to forget, valuable) piece of art which could be an image, video content, music, or anything else. And, yet, the industry is still in its infancy stage. We bring to you the only guide you will ever need to understand the uprising of the NFT market and what is all the attraction about. We have also shared some of our favorite NFTs to check out if you want to get active in space. This article features the top 10 NFTs that you should look out for in 2023.

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Dec 30, 2022

If Brains are Computers, Who Designs the Software? — with Daniel Dennett

Posted by in categories: computing, education, neuroscience

Cognitive science sees the brain as a sort of computer, but how does education redesign these cerebral computers? Cognitive scientist, philosopher, and expert on consciousness Daniel Dennett explains.
Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/0GJa0xKKSOU
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Buy Daniel Dennet’s most recent book “From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution of Minds” — https://geni.us/4pTW46

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Dec 30, 2022

Ubik Commercials

Posted by in categories: media & arts, neuroscience

Ubik radio ads by Kobi LaCroix. Inspired by the Philip K. Dick novel “Ubik” (1969).

Kobi was nominated for a Logan Award for comedy music for his song “We Are The Vikings.” He was also featured on the Weird Al tribute album “Twenty-Six And A Half.” His music has been featured several times on the Dementia Top Twenty, Dementia Radio, the Mad Music Archive, and Dr. Demento. His website is at www.zencavern.com

Dec 30, 2022

Man with terminal cancer cured after taking new drug

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

Welder from Greater Manchester said he ‘wouldn’t be here’ without the trial Related video: Promising Drug Trial Appears to Cure Cancer Patients A man who was told he only has 12 months to live is now free of cancer thanks to a new drug trial.

Dec 30, 2022

Massive Investments in Energy Storage Could Be the Beginning of the End for Fossil Fuel Dependency

Posted by in category: energy

Long-Duration-Energy-Storage (LDES) resolves intermittency problems from wind and solar making the transition from fossil fuels workable.