OpenCog
Last updated: Sep 28, 2012 OpenCog is an open-source software project to build a human-level artificial general intelligence (AGI). The name "OpenCog" is derived from "open", meaning open source, and "cog", meaning cognition. OpenCog doesn't emulate the human brain in any detail. Instead it uses currently available computer hardware to run software that draws inspiration from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and computer science. Latest news News to follow... General introduction Info to follow... Cognitive architecture Central to OpenCog is a neural/semantic memory system called the AtomSpace. Working on this knowledge base are a number of algorithms, or cognitive processes, which are called MindAgents. A core principle of OpenCog is that there is no single algorithm that is responsible for intelligence. AtomSpace The AtomSpace is a labelled, weighted, hypergraph containing many atoms and links. The links between atoms also come in various types. Knowledge representation MindAgents OpenPsi
Future Scenarios
What Will The Internet Look Like In 10 Years? The Internet Society engaged in a scenario planning exercise to reveal plausible courses of events that could impact the health of the Internet in the future. While obviously not intended to be a definitive overview of the landscape or all potential issues, we believe the results are interesting and, we hope, thought-provoking. We are sharing them in the hope that they will inspire thought about possibilities for the future development of the Internet, and involvement in helping to make that happen in the best possible way. Future Scenario Resources Besides viewing the video scenarios below, you can: Common Pool Scenario Link to transcript of video Positive “generative” and “distributed & decentralised” properties. Boutique Networks Scenario Link to transcript of video Moats and Drawbridges Scenario Link to transcript of video Porous Garden Scenario Link to transcript of video
Outline of artificial intelligence
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to artificial intelligence: Artificial intelligence (AI) – branch of computer science that deals with intelligent behavior, learning, and adaptation in machines. Research in AI is concerned with producing machines to automate tasks requiring intelligent behavior. Branches of artificial intelligence[edit] Some applications of artificial intelligence[edit] Philosophy of artificial intelligence[edit] Philosophy of artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence and the future[edit] Strong AI – hypothetical artificial intelligence that matches or exceeds human intelligence — the intelligence of a machine that could successfully perform any intellectual task that a human being can. History of artificial intelligence[edit] Main article: History of artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence in fiction[edit] Main article: Artificial intelligence in fiction Psychology and AI[edit] Concepts in artificial intelligence[edit] 1970s[edit]
SIN Graph - Countdown to SIN Logarithmic
Chart Countdown to Singularity, Events expressed as Time before Present (Years) on the X axis and Time to Next Event (Years) on the Y axis, Logarithmic Plot Page 17, Linear Plot page 18. Source: M.T. Rosing, "13C-Depleted carbon microparticles in >3700-Ma sea-floor sedimentary rocks from west greenland," Science 283.5402 (January 29, 1999): 674-6, See also H. Furnes et al., "Early life recorded in archean pillow lavas," Science 304.5670 (April 23, 2004):578-81; M.T. Rosing, "Early Archaean oxygenic photosynthesis - The observational approach," Geophysical Research Abstracts 7.11202 (2005); W. Altermann and J. B. Y Kimura, "Examining time trends in the Oldowan technology at Beds I and II, Olduvai Gorge," Journal of Human Evolution 43.3 (September 2002):291-321. A.M. Dennis O'Neil, " Evolution of Modern Humans: Early Archaic Homo sapiens," T.D. D. O. H. Cuneiform Digital Library Initiative E.
Meet the worms, viruses, and trojans
Now there is an interesting biomimicmarketing technique we had not seen before. For their new marketing campaign internet security company Messagelabs worked with digital artist Alex Dragulescu to graphically show what cyber threats actually look like. The images are generated from the actual code from each of the threats. Malwarez is a series of visualization of worms, viruses, trojans and spyware code. Via Infosthetics.
Change of Shift: Vol. 5, Number 5 // Emergiblog
September 2, 2010, 4:42 pm Welcome to Change of Shift! Boy, that was a fast two weeks! For those who don’t follow me on Facebook, I’m a little slow on the computer front as I am recovering from Lasik – please excuse any typos that have made it through my blurry proof-read. Also – I have discount codes for BlogWorld/New Media Expo 10, so if you are planning on attending the second annual Social Health track (and you should!!) Time to dive in…. Editor’s pick: Haste posted at New Nurse Insanity: Fundus Chop!. The Muse, RN has heard “…why isn’t she a doctor?” My heart goes out to Keith at Digital Doorway. Will is finishing nursing school and celebrating his blogiversary. The nursing profession is “graying”, but are you even remotely ready to retire? Welcome new nurse blogger Joni to Change of Shift! Talk about a segue made in heaven! Nurse Teeny has been through the health-system wringer, and wonders what it must be like for those who are not familiar with the system.
Augmented Bodies
Humans have long augmented our bodies with eyeglasses, clothing, and prosthetics. Thanks to recent scientific advancements, we are now on the cusp of a second wave of body-modification. Nanotechnology may give us contact lens cameras and robots small enough to patrol our bloodstreams. Swallowable Perfume Lucy McRae's speculative, digestible capsule of perfume gives perspiration a delightful scent. The Next Hacking Frontier: Your Brain In the past year, researchers have developed technology that makes it possible to use thoughts to operate a computer, maneuver a wheelchair or even use Twitter — all without lifting a finger. Read more Should We Use Eugenics to Avoid Climate Change? Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of today and various scenarios, ranging from artificial trees, pollution trading, co2 capturing to geo-engineering, have been proposed to cope with planetary heating. Read more Conducive Bodypaint Incredibly Shrinking Humanity Read more Tattoo 2.0
A List of 20 Free Tools for Teachers to Create Awesome Presentations and Slideshows
Below is a list of some of the best free tools teachers and students can use to create awesome slideshow and presentations. 1- KnovioKnovio gives life to static slides and with a simple click you will be able to turn them into rich video and audio presentations that you can share with your friends and colleagues via email or popular social media websites. Knovio does not require any software installation or download, it is all web based. 2- AheadAhead is a great presentation tool for educators. 3- HelloSlideHelloSlide is a cool web tool that allows its users to create awesome slides together with voice narration. 4- JuxJux is one of the best showcase for your stories. 5- SlidestaxxSlidestaxx is a great presentation tool. 6- Present.meIt allows its users to record and share their presentations using their webcams. 8- SlideboomSlideboom is a slide hosting service where you can store your presentations and share them with the rest of the world. 11- Zoho Show
