Originally shared by Singularity Hub
And you thought this election was personal.
Nov
07
Category Archives: SFF Thought Starters
Nov
07
IBM, people. IBM.
IBM, people. IBM.
We’re a long way from typewriters.
Originally shared by CM Stewart
#viruses
http://bigthink.com/philip-perry/watson-supercomputer-will-help-ibm-create-a-cure-for-all-viruses
Nov
05
The thing about blockchain is that it can allow a diverse group of entities to jointly trust a record of…
The thing about blockchain is that it can allow a diverse group of entities to jointly trust a record of transactions in a system that no one of them controls. There are a lot of applications for that, not only in banking, but in health, supply chain, and even official records like land transfers.
https://www.technologyreview.com/s/602731/web-pioneer-tries-to-incubate-a-second-digital-revolution/
Nov
04
22 people die every day waiting for organs.
Originally shared by Singularity Hub
22 people die every day waiting for organs.
Nov
03
“Can humans truly take the leap across a chunk of the solar system, a round-trip that would take more than a year to…
Originally shared by Singularity Hub
“Can humans truly take the leap across a chunk of the solar system, a round-trip that would take more than a year to complete?…. Some humans are mentally capable to go to Mars; others may not be; and it’s been suggested that a few should be sent there regardless of their status.”
Nov
03
Neural prostheses directly interface the brain with computer to directly control your body
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Neural prostheses directly interface the brain with computer to directly control your body
Nov
01
In the last hundred years, we’ve seen the average human life expectancy nearly double, the global GDP per capita…
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In the last hundred years, we’ve seen the average human life expectancy nearly double, the global GDP per capita rise exponentially, and childhood mortality drop 10-fold.
Oct
29
Five things about Canada’s ‘space elevator’ (and what you might pass while going to the top) | National Post
Originally shared by John Conway
Oct
28
Your home’s online gadgets could be #hacked by ultrasound. #cybersecurity
Originally shared by Eduardo Suastegui
Your home’s online gadgets could be #hacked by ultrasound. #cybersecurity
Oct
27
I’m always interested in this kind of urban gardening, mainly because my Gryphon Clerks setting has it – but also…
I’m always interested in this kind of urban gardening, mainly because my Gryphon Clerks setting has it – but also because I can see it becoming more prevalent in the future.
Originally shared by Amanda Patterson
The world’s largest man-made forest has added vegetation to its iconic skyline. Districts within the City of Johannesburg have used the space on their rooftops to build planters for fruit and vegetables to feed the inner city.
These projects cater to people living in the neighbourhoods. They are community driven and they also help to develop skills of local residents.
#Johannesburg #SouthAfrica