Ray Kurzweil on Artificial Immortality with Artificial Intelligence and Biological Intelligence
Ray Kurzweil shares his recent thoughts on the advancements in AI and what recent advancements in quantum computing means for the future.
Tagged: Science
Why Astronomers Love Python And Why You Should Too
Python is a language that has a lot of fans in the scientific community. Watch this presentation from PyCon 2017 to see how influential the language is in the search for extra-terrestrial life.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Aims to Connect Human Brain with AI
Can Elon Musk get any more cutting edge? Now, he’s thinking about connecting the human brain to AI systems (in part) to prevent an robot apocalypse. It’s the ultimate “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em” maneuver.
Why Do Electronics Die?
Techquickie explains why electronics die, despite many of them not having any moving parts.
Mars, Humans, and Evolution
What will happen to the human race when it ventures of the planet? What will be the effects of low gravity and radiation exposure be? If you’ve watched (or read) the Expanse, this is not news to you.
Are You a Boltzmann Brain?
PBS Space Time covers the work of Ludwig Boltzman. It’s a double dose of science and philosophy. (The two are not as unrelated as you may think.)
How to Build a Solar Panel Made of LEDs
In this video by Keystone Science, learn what makes a solar panel work and how to make them with LED lights.
Why You Should Learn Physics
Here’s a great video explaining why you should learn physics (or science really). Critical thinking and scientific literacy are a crucial part of creating a functional society in a world that is increasingly dependent on technology.
Why Are The Dreamliner’s Windows So Big?
Learn how the advent of composite materials are reshaping aircraft and airline routes.
Electromagnetically Levitating a Quadcopter
It may be a while before we see a drone fly with this sort of technology, but I think we’re on to something.
