Programming languages is one subject in which I used to be multi lingual
That's another language area that kids can get in on. I love the Secret Coders graphic novel series because it's teaches the kids programming basics and uses Logo. You can download a program free to practise with Logo - so a kid living in poverty could encounter the books at a public library (where we first found them) and get started free!
Programming languages is one subject in which I used to be multi lingual
That's another language area that kids can get in on. I love the Secret Coders graphic novel series because it's teaches the kids programming basics and uses Logo. You can download a program free to practise with Logo - so a kid living in poverty could encounter the books at a public library (where we first found them) and get started free!
Yes I remember that one. I had a programming book one time. I did some simple graphics programming but never used a turtle or used it in a commercial or teaching context. It was good for children as it had a hint of more serious ideas so was better than being too simple with no route for progression.
LOL That is clever. Now how about curing something important?
Snoring is important, though lol it can be a sign of serious health issues, and it can cause health issues if it interrupts sleep for everyone nearby ;p
Last Edit: Jan 9, 2023 13:20:16 GMT -5 by heatherly
Image generated using DeepAI using the text prompt, "Technological gateway to the future marking the beginning of a new era." The Beginning
For years there has been speculation about a world where artificial intelligence and how life may thrive within such a world. Possibly dating back all the way to the ancient Greeks. Most of the time they always paint bleak pictures of such a future. While with great change does come great conflict. Perhaps maybe with the rise of artificial intelligence, human society could finally take its next steps in evolution. This isn't a post about transhumanist matters however. Even now artificial intelligence is learning at an alarming rate. From the ability to mimic human voices, assist and converse with the end user (ChatGPT), and even split up songs into instrumentals and acapella. Needless to say it is both an interesting and frightening thing to witness.
Though perhaps it isn't the be all end all of human civilization. Perhaps maybe this is a sign of a greater change in the future. While A.I. being able to mimic human voices will likely end up effecting the lives of celebrities and then some especially in a more cancel culture era. There are still ways to debunk any falsified claims including listening to speech patterns which is something that such algorithms cannot seem to master just yet. This could allow human beings to listen more carefully to their coevals and their peers. Encouraging better communication than we do now. There is always the chance that people who many may deem unintelligent would be fooled by such technology. If forced to discern between an A.I. mimic voice and that of an actual person, they would likely be able to differentiate for their continued survival.
Other potential changes would be the way we view ownership. Primarily ownership over our creative works. Nowadays, artificial intelligence can render a clear split between vocals and instrumentals of certain songs, VocalRemover.org being one such example. I would imagine that something which in the past would've been only possible inside of a professional studio is now freely available online. The challenge going forward for creative work owners as well as government workers would be on how to regulate such technologies. Especially when outlawing them would only encourage its development further. A.I. generated images, such as the one which accompanies this post, are also causing problems with artists as current algorithms borrow from various sources across the internet. Often times without the consent of the owner.
These are exciting and frightening times ahead when it comes to the advancement of artificial intelligence. What many once believed to be a work of science fiction is now coming to life before our very eyes in ways that not even our grandparents and great grandparents could have envisioned. Though assuming the outcome be reminiscent of the events depicted within popular films such as The Terminator franchise seems a little too pessimistic. While still within the realm of possibility, there is always a good chance that society ushers in a new era of change and that future artists, as well as regular everyday citizens of the world, may hold different beliefs concerning the concept of ownership. Such a change will also co-align with the increasing threat of automation and while automation may end to a few revolutions, some violent, some peaceful, there is a strong possibility that once automation fully replaces a work force (since it's practically inevitable) then that will be the day when the capitalist system falls due to being an obsolete social structure. Artificial intelligence and automation, perhaps, maybe the gateway toward drastic change in human society.
Matthew 25:40, NRSV said:
And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.
Having worked on the fringes of artificial intelligence I can say that it is all very fine on paper but in practice it often does not work well at all. A lot of money has been thrown into it without useful result. At the moment I don't think it is that which is the issue. More likely it is the ability of some individuals and organisations to manipulate it. The big danger comes when, and it will, the intelligence can manipulate itself.
That said, I do wonder at it all. On my drive to and from my art group meeting yesterday I winced at the obstacle course of potholes in the road. If killer robots are let loose they would certainly fail if they had to use our road system
The big danger comes when, and it will, the intelligence can manipulate itself.
There is another possibility that instead of going Terminator on humanity. We just ended up spawning another depressed life form who is confused about it's own existence. Something that might make even God frown upon not for playing him, but for actually being so full of ourselves that we made life miserable for other sentient beings.
I honestly not thought we'd be dealing with the idea of artificial intelligence threatening artists or creators. I suppose it really was a separate issue compared to automation. Though I am looking forward to seeing how this society functions now.
Matthew 25:40, NRSV said:
And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.
There is another possibility that instead of going Terminator on humanity. We just ended up spawning another depressed life form who is confused about it's own existence.
It's Marvin from Hitchhiker's Guide! (Alan Rickman rocked that role, I have to say.)
Not early Daleks, then, which were defeated by stairs.
Is this a reference to the start of the 2005 series with Christopher Eccleston or a reference to the classic series? Because I'm pretty sure that the former was the first time we learned about daleks being able to fly.
It's Marvin from Hitchhiker's Guide! (Alan Rickman rocked that role, I have to say.)
True, but Marvin seemed to be more of a depressive nihilist, this is more along the lines of the kind of depression that comes when you begin to see the truth in things beyond the levels of toxic positivity and rhetoric.
Matthew 25:40, NRSV said:
And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.
ChatGPT is kind of annoying me since it's far too positive for any serious discussion. It maybe better once the singularity hits and was capable to experience emotions. But until then it cannot handle self-depreciation well.
Matthew 25:40, NRSV said:
And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.
Not early Daleks, then, which were defeated by stairs.
Is this a reference to the start of the 2005 series with Christopher Eccleston or a reference to the classic series? Because I'm pretty sure that the former was the first time we learned about daleks being able to fly.
From the first film, Daleks needed metal floors to run on so were confined to their cities. Later they used flying platforms before they were able to fly themselves. I remember these from the comics I saw from the 1960's.
Dalek innovation. The writers actually paid close attention to how human technology develops.
Perhaps 'evolves' may be better? It's a bit of a pet subject of mine as I see the rise of surveillance cameras, for instance, as much population fuelled as any kind of 'big brother' approach by the government. Ie more evolution than a specific development to address a need.
I'm not sure 'evolve' would be the right word for this as that usually tends to refer to the distinct biological changes which occurs over several generations born across millions and billions of years. This seems like it was an example of how the daleks developed their technology since their dome exterior is merely just a suit of armor and doesn't serve any biological function. It's purpose is merely to protect the creature controlling the shell from within since said shell is not actually the dalek.
Matthew 25:40, NRSV said:
And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.
I'm not sure 'evolve' would be the right word for this as that usually tends to refer to the distinct biological changes which occurs over several generations born across millions and billions of years. This seems like it was an example of how the daleks developed their technology since their dome exterior is merely just a suit of armor and doesn't serve any biological function. It's purpose is merely to protect the creature controlling the shell from within since said shell is not actually the dalek.
It's a tricky one and people are still debating Darwin, in many repects.
As a similar example - How would you consider a Hermit Crab? It has obviously evolved to use it's aquired suit of armour, and change it as required.
For myself, I prefer to view evolution in a very wide context. With the Dalek, it's armour does provide great biological benefits. The creature would not live long without it. On such subjects I could mention The Borg. Where does evolution come with that idea as in assimilating the technology and species they are effectively evolving. They do obviously have a form of reproduction but under strictly controlled conditions, probably limiting normal evolution. Going one step further their 'cube' ships effectively evolve too although I would agree with the 'develop' argument in that case.
Another point about evolution is that it depends greatly on the relative timescales of life. It may be generations in humans but remember; during the recent covid outbreak the virus has evolved several times over a short timescale (to us) to give ever changing problems.
The Borg tend to be examples of an age old concept and one often feared known as transhumanism so I would imagine they have managed to either cease the need for natural evolution or utilized technology to enhance and accelerate evolution in replacing its natural occurrence with an artificial equivalent.
Remind me again what biological functions does a dalek’s shell offer? I think this was explored in a Peter Capaldi episode in which The Doctor and Clara Oswald shrink themselves before entering the anatomy of a dalek named Rusty. I cannot recall the specifics of the biological functions however.
Matthew 25:40, NRSV said:
And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.
Remind me again what biological functions does a dalek’s shell offer? I think this was explored in a Peter Capaldi episode in which The Doctor and Clara Oswald shrink themselves before entering the anatomy of a dalek named Rusty. I cannot recall the specifics of the biological functions however.
I think this covers quite a bit of it: Exoskeleton
I seriously hate that Windows 10 (and assumingly 11) have the absolute worst emojis out of all major tech companies and why can this operating system not display basic country flags as well as hide emojis such as 'the bird?' I wish there were settings where you could adjust the hidden emojis, but this still doesn't make up that the emojis still look like how they would look from the early to late 2000's. I wish there was software which could change the default emojis on Win10 platforms.
Matthew 25:40, NRSV said:
And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.
a_muppet: Ha, I just spotted you, Noeleena - sneaking in. ::Sgc7Hl4::
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Ɖσмιиιc ♰: creaking floors, you make me laugh, Cherry has good eyes huh?
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