Somewhere in the past decade, the race toward creating artificial computer intelligence has made incredible strides toward making AI a reality. But what does that mean for humanity and how we might live our lives together with super-intelligent AI systems? Some scientists believe we should find the answer before it finds us.
Archives for 2017
Following the Sun – Part 1
The recent 30th Anniversary World Solar Challenge held in Outback Australia proved a 3,022km journey of enlightenment for German Team Sonnenwagen.
Great Ideas for Getting the Kids Outside
Outdoor play encourages children to be physically active, socialize with others and gain an appreciation for nature. There are loads of examples of outdoor activities for kids that can be done at school or with the family. Here are a few ideas to add to your outdoor activities list.
Tarmac Meditations #198: When You Come to a Fork in the Road
The long distance runner in me has come to know how best to let the “run” come to him on the day; and whatever the results, pretty, ugly, awful or so-so that there are some days when “it” all comes together, as if in a dream.
Understanding the Brain of an Addict
My family used to be the most important thing in the world to me. I miss those days. Today, I can’t think of anything but my next high. I’m out of money, but I can’t let that stop me. I need this like I need air to breathe. I know they don’t trust me, so this is going to be hard. I need three seconds alone with dad’s wallet. Just ten bucks will do it for now… or more if it’s there.
Contemporary Art “Our Changing World” – Tanisha Bhana
CONTEMPORARY ART THAT ALERTS US TO OUR CHANGING WORLD
The art work of Tanisha Bhana illustrates the impact people have on themselves, all living beings, and the earth. Her work communicates difficult times in human history. She shows the changing landscape, a time of crisis and emergency. The work touches us by showing the impact people have on biodiversity.
It is up to you to provide a response to the images. Ask yourself whether the art speaks to you about our changing world?
Stage Clothes
We, like fabric as one, as the stage is set and the actors prepare for their final acts.
Tarmac Meditations #197: I Won’t Back Down
“Tom Petty, who died Monday, was tuned in to the blank spaces between our catastrophes and triumphs, when we are desperately trying to sort out what comes next. When we take to running.” ~ The New Yorker, October3, 2017.
It has been that kind of week and, it is only Tuesday.
The Empire’s New Money
Have you ever thought about how money is created? Or how some modern banks started? Is the value of money based on something real, like gold? Would it frighten you if money was created out of thin air?
A Look Back at the History and Origins of Cannabis Use
The use of cannabis in human society is a practice that is older than any established religion in existence today. It is, in fact, a wonder that a plant that has been in use for over 12,000 years has not been lost to the sands of time.
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