There is a certain kind of story about nature and our place in it that says all we experience, all we feel, is nothing but neural circuity. According to one thought experiment, if I were a smart enough doctor or computer scientist, I could put your brain in a vat, hook it up to a bunch of electrodes that enable some kind of simulation of the world, and you’d never know the difference. Fed the proper electrical stimulus, your brain would conjure up the exact same experiences as if you were...
For the past two years, I have worked at a company whose workforce hails from around the globe, including the United States, Europe, and Latin America. I’m the only team member based in Santa Marta, on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, and I work remotely — like many of my colleagues on the other continents. The experience has opened my eyes to a dynamic blend of workplace norms and cultures, but has also posed some challenges. Differing time zones, humour and customs, access to technology,...
I was recently lucky enough to go on a great vacation where we spent eight days traveling across Europe. One of the things I noticed was just how helpful my iPhone was throughout this experience. Yes, we all know that we can use maps to help us navigate new cities and geographies. But did you know that you could convert currencies directly in the Notes or iMessage apps? Or that you could create a shared library so everyone on the trip can see all the pictures you took. I found over 25 iOS...
The report highlights a shift toward wellness-focused travel, adventure experiences, and a desire for connection - whether solo or with close friends.
Google is consolidating the teams that focus on building artificial intelligence (AI) models across Google Research and Google DeepMind. All this work will now be done within Google DeepMind, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, said in a note to employees posted on the company’s website Thursday (April 18). Pichai said in the note that this move will “scale our […]
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The Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) is hosting its “Spring into Action” event to honor March’s Women’s History Month and Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build event.
German automaker wants to regain market share in China with more affordable cars
Infinite Reality, maker of AI-powered immersive experiences such as social sports platforms, has acquired Stakes for $8 million in stock.
A big star has arrived. In fact, this star is so big, it needed a 72-foot long flatbed trailer just to get it to Oahu to begin with.
Here is a detailed guide on how to build Arlecchino in Genshin Impact, including her best weapons and artifacts, as well as how to play her. Much like her fellow Harbingers, building and playing Arlecchino in Genshin Impact comes with its own set of quirks that you have to work around. You wouldn't want to lowball our boss lady either, whose terrifying presence alone can intimidate the entirety of Teyvat. So, here are the best weapons, artifacts, and team comps to pick for...
The 2024 NHL trade deadline saw strategic acquisitions that significantly increased team performances. Teams added key players to bolster their playoff chances and address specific needs, demonstrating the critical role of timely trades in shaping a team’s success in the NHL playoffs. 1. Casey Mittelstadt – Colorado Avalanche Before joining the Buffalo Sabres, Casey Mittelstadt […]