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May 23, 2024

How the Ascension cyberattack is disrupting care at hospitals

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, cybercrime/malcode, health

With IT systems down, staff at Ascension have to use manual processes they left behind some 20 years ago. It’s the latest in a string of attacks on health care systems that house private patient data.

May 23, 2024

A Biblical Case for Annihilation — Dr. Bart Ehrman

Posted by in categories: education, neuroscience

Annihilationism is the belief that unbelievers will not experience an eternity of suffering in hell, but will instead be “extinguished.” Dr. Bart Ehrman discusses why Jesus and Paul believed in annihilation. Full video: • Exploring Early Christian Narratives…

Dr. Bart Ehrman is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where he has taught thousands of students and won numerous awards.

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May 23, 2024

The Physics of Portals (Made With Love)

Posted by in categories: cosmology, physics

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I’ve spent too much time thinking about how portals could work in the real world and, yes, I guess that is somewhat weird, but well. From energy conservation to momentum conservation to moving portals, I have it all sorted out for you. And the cake is not a lie.

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May 23, 2024

WileyK_NondestructiveMindUploadingAndTheStreamOfConsciousness_2023.pdf

Posted by in category: futurism

Nondestructive mind uploading and scan and copy.


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May 23, 2024

Long-Wear, Noise-Canceling, And Wireless: How Earphones Damage Our Hearing

Posted by in category: futurism

Earphones may be convenient, but convenience doesn’t come without a cost.

May 23, 2024

Swiss scientists invent healthier and more sustainable chocolate

Posted by in category: sustainability

Good news for whom? Producers or consumers? On a scale 1 to 10 is this healthier or not from traditional dark chocolate.


Cocoa fruit contains other valuable ingredients that have been underutilised until now, the researchers say.

May 23, 2024

Alternative Intelligence: The Other A.I.

Posted by in categories: media & arts, robotics/AI

Go to https://hensonshaving.com/isaacarthur and enter “isaacarthur” at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. We think very highly of the human brain, after all, it’s what lets us think about anything in the first place, but Nature is vast, and our primate brains are not the end-all and be-all of neural engineering. Join this channel to get access to perks: / @isaacarthursfia Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Support us on Patreon: / isaacarthur Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-a… Group: / 1,583,992,725,237,264 Reddit: / isaacarthur Twitter: / isaac_a_arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: / discord Credits: Alternative Intelligence: The Other A.I. Episode 448; May 23, 2024 Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Written by: Erik Eldritch & Isaac Arthur Editor: Darius Said Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator Stellardrone, “Red Giant”, “Ultra Deep Field”, “Cosmic Sunrise” Sergey Cheremisinov, “Labyrinth”, “Forgotten Stars” Taras Harkavyi, “Alpha and…” Miguel Johnson, “So Many Stars”

May 23, 2024

Startup claims they have created AI head transplant system, plans to perform first procedure within decade

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, neuroscience, robotics/AI

Scientists put their heads together for an insane medical breakthrough.

Neuroscience and biomedical engineering startup BrainBridge announced that it has created an AI-mechanized system for performing head transplants.

The procedure would graft a head onto the body of a brain-dead donor, maintaining the memories, cognitive abilities and consciousness of the transplanted individual.

May 23, 2024

This AI Paper Introduces the Scientific Generative Agent: A Unified Machine Learning Framework for Cross-Disciplinary Scientific Discovery

Posted by in categories: innovation, robotics/AI

I found this on NewsBreak: #Design


Leveraging advanced computational techniques in physical sciences has become vital for accelerating scientific discovery. This involves integrating large language models (LLMs) and simulations to enhance hypothesis generation, experimental design, and data analysis. Automating these processes aims to streamline and democratize access to cutting-edge research tools, pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge and improving efficiency across various scientific domains.

Researchers face a significant challenge in effectively simulating observational feedback and integrating it with theoretical models in physical sciences. Traditional methods often need a universal approach that can be applied across various scientific fields, leading to inefficiencies and limiting the potential for innovative discoveries. The need for a more comprehensive and adaptable framework is evident to address this issue and advance scientific inquiry.

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May 23, 2024

The world’s largest chipmaker could flip a kill switch and remotely disable its machines in the event of an invasion

Posted by in category: computing

I found this on NewsBreak:


TSMC is the world’s largest chipmaker, and it produces a massive percentage of the world’s advanced computer chips—by some estimates over the past few years, even around 90%. What happens if something were to happen in that part of the world to disturb this chipmaking ability? It’d be catastrophic, of course, but TSMC and its main machine supplier, Dutch company ASML, say the machines wouldn’t fall into hostile hands.

Citing people close to the matter, Bloomberg reports both TSMC and ASML have ways to disable the lithographic machines located in Taiwan. This kill switch would be able to be remotely activated, should such a drastic action ever be required.

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