Is consciousness an illusion? 5 experts explain
In the newest episode of Dispatches from The Well, we’re diving deep into the “hard problem of consciousness.” Here, Kmele combines the perspectives of five different scientists, philosophers, and spiritual leaders to approach one of humanity’s most pressing questions: what is consciousness? In the AI age, the question of consciousness is more prevalent than ever. […]
Brian Cox – Alien Life & The Zoo Hypothesis
🌌 Join world-renowned physicist Brian Cox as he delves into one of the universe’s greatest mysteries: Are we alone? This thought-provoking journey takes us through the staggering expanses of the cosmos, exploring the profound question of extraterrestrial life. 🌟 Dive into the depths of space with billions of galaxies, each a home to countless stars […]
Michio Kaku has some news about simulation theory
Sorry, you’re not Neo and this isn’t «The Matrix.» Michio Kaku gets real about simulation theory. Are we all just living in an elaborate simulation? After movies like «The Matrix» (1999) posited the existence of a superficial world layered over our own, human imagination has run abound with theories about the nature of our reality. […]
The bees that can learn like humans
Scientists have long accepted the existence of animal culture, be that tool use in New Caledonian crows, or Japanese macaques washing sweet potatoes. One thing thought to distinguish human culture is our ability to do things too complex to work out alone — no one could have split the atom or travel into space without […]
Record-breaking stellar black hole found nearby | ESO News
Astronomers have found the most massive stellar black hole in our galaxy, thanks to the wobbling motion it induces on a companion star. This wobbling was measured over several years with the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission. Additional data from other telescopes, including ESO’s Very Large Telescope in Chile, confirmed that the mass of this […]
Sam Altman: there’s no “magic red button” to stop AI
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, speak to The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, about what the future of AI will really look like.
How the US Is Destroying Young People’s Future | Scott Galloway | TED
In a scorching talk, marketing professor and podcaster Scott Galloway dissects the data showing that, by many measures, young people in the US are worse off financially than ever before. He unpacks the root causes and effects of this «great intergenerational theft,» asking why we let it continue and showing how we could make it […]
Un orangután, el primer animal que ven curarse con planta medicinal – N+
Rakus es un orangután macho de Sumatra que sufrió una herida debajo de un ojo. Para sanar, él arrancó selectivamente hojas de una planta conocida por sus propiedades analgésicas y cicatrizantes. Las masticó y aplicó el jugo resultante con precisión durante siete minutos sobre la herida. Luego cubrió la herida con las hojas masticadas hasta […]
Wild orangutan used medicinal plant to treat wound, scientists say
Scientists say they’ve observed an orangutan named Rakus appearing to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant. It’s the latest example of how some animals attempt to soothe their own ills with remedies found in the wild. Read more: https://bit.ly/4blWW9t
How meditation can change your life and mind | Sam Harris, Jon Kabat-Zinn & more | Big Think
Whether you’re hatching «new-you» resolutions or need to end a bad habit, there’s a world of transformative wellness tech at your fingertips. Though some of it may shock you – literally. Willow Group, a company that aims to leverage technology to bring people peace of mind, is led by CEO Nichol Bradford. She is the […]
Psychedelics: The scientific renaissance of mind-altering drugs | Sam Harris, Michael Pollan & more
Having been repressed in the 1960s for their ties to the counterculture, psychedelics are currently experiencing a scientific resurgence. In this video, Michael Pollan, Sam Harris, Jason Silva and Ben Goertzel discuss the history of psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin, acknowledge key figures including Timothy Leary and Albert Hoffman, share what the experience of therapeutic […]
Un modelo de IA para precisar el diagnóstico y tratamiento de arritmias de corazón
Agencia SINC Mediante nuevas técnicas de inteligencia artificial, como las de aprendizaje automático, será posible determinar con precisión dónde se desencadenan algunas arritmias cardíacas. Ese es el objetivo de una investigación liderada por la Universidad Pompeu Fabra de Barcelona (UPF), publicada recientemente en la revista Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine. Fijar el lugar de origen de estas arritmias permitirá aumentar la […]
All New Atlas | Boston Dynamics
We are unveiling the next generation of humanoid robots—a fully electric Atlas robot designed for real-world applications. The new Atlas builds on decades of research and furthers our commitment to delivering the most capable, useful mobile robots solving the toughest challenges in industry today: with Spot, with Stretch, and now with Atlas. Stay tuned to […]
The 4 biggest ideas in philosophy, with legend Daniel Dennett for Big Think+
Philosophy and science haven’t always gone hand-in-hand. Here’s why that should change. Daniel Dennett, an Emeritus Professor from Tufts University and prolific author, provides an overview of his work at the intersection of philosophy and science. Many of today’s philosophers are too isolated in their pursuits, he explains, as they dedicate their intellect purely to […]