Science, philosophy, and controversy
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10 Cryptographic Techniques you need to know
From Roman Empires to supercomputers Cryptography, the art of writing or solving codes, has been an integral part of human history. It has evolved from simple ciphers used by ancient civilizations to complex algorithms that secure modern digital communications. This article provides an overview of 10 different encryption methods, offering a glimpse into their historical…
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Man is the only animal that must be encouraged to live
What is the purpose of life? Noone is actually noticing me in the world so why should I still live? What is the point? The troubles of becoming more intelligent, come with a blindness for absurdity.
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Holding files for ransom. The Outlaws of the digital world.
Ever wondered what is being held for ransom in a ransomware attack? A little guide to the practice of Cyber-outlaws
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Decision Theory and the Power of Counterfactuals
A Research team on Spotify develops a new ML model for decision-making using counterfactuals. Why that’s exciting! Self-driving cars, medical diagnosis, investment plans, and game theory are all applications of decision-making AI. Decision theory is the study of algorithms for correct decisions, but it comes with a few obstacles. Making the right decision is quite…
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How AI and Robotics are Saving Bees
How AI and Robotics are Saving Bees Bees are essential to the Earth’s ecosystem as they provide pollination services that help grow the crops we depend on for food. Unfortunately, honeybee populations have declined in recent years due to environmental factors, diseases, and pests. To address this issue, researchers have turned to his AI and robotics…
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Platonic-romantic relationships: That one dating category no one ever heard about.
Platonic relationships offer some advantages for people struggling with emotionally connecting to people, especially the other sex. However, most people never heard of platonic relationships or dismiss it rather quickly as “not for them”. That’s wrong and here’s why:
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When even AI tells you-you are unattractive!
The Role of AI and Pearson Correlation Coefficient” – Discover how artificial intelligence and cognitive psychology have enabled researchers to explore the relationship between ordinary and attractive faces. Learn how the Pearson correlation coefficient helps evaluate the strength of the linear relationship between different facial features and perceived attractiveness. Dive into the latest facial attractiveness…
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We don’t have the humility to face global warming
Often in our modern political discussions regarding economy and ecology, we see these two dimensions as somehow conflicting. Economic progress is often associated with an exploitation of natural resources on earth. The professor for philosophy at the University Gustav Eiffel, Corine Pelluchon argues in an Essay called “Ecology as new Enlightenment” that was published in…
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Conservatives’ sad attempt to manipulate women
Title: Conservatives’ sad attempt to manipulate women Description: In this article, we take a closer look at the conservative argument against feminism, which suggests that women are taught to prioritize their careers over motherhood and marriage. The author argues that the real issue lies in the economic structure that doesn’t support family-friendly policies, and most…
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Robot helps children with learning disabilities
The potential for machinery and AI to benefit the public education system has grown substantially over the last few years. Here’s some progress we made: Do you remember your school time? Right, sorry I brought back this darkest of all time to you and if you still are a student, then I am sorry, friend.…