antonfoek Rediscovering the Fifth Element Elon Musk’s latest technological marvel, the Ethereon fighter jet, draws inspiration from an ancient concept that once fascinated Greek philosophers: the fifth element, known as “aether” or “ether.” Unlike the tangible elements of fire, water, earth, and air, aether was believed to be a mystical substance that filled the heavens…
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antonfoek The Traditional Concept of Time For centuries, humans have perceived time as a linear progression from past to present to future. This concept, deeply rooted in classical physics, suggests that time flows uniformly and consistently, like a river carrying us inexorably forward. However, recent advancements in quantum physics have begun to challenge this traditional…
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antonfoek Amsterdam, November 19th, 2024 – Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, from virtual assistants to self-driving cars. But how exactly does AI work? Let’s dive into the fascinating world of AI and explore the steps and techniques that enable machines to generate human-like outputs and language, even with a…
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antonfoek The visit of the Dutch star footballer Memphis Depay last Monday to the favela Jardim Santa Cristina in São Paulo has made a big impression, as ESPN Brasil notes a few days later. The Dutch forward of Corinthians took the time to talk to the inhabitants of the slum and eventually paid the bar bill for the community. “His visit…
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Rutger Bregman / the Guardian For centuries western culture has been permeated by the idea that humans are selfish creatures. That cynical image of humanity has been proclaimed in films and novels, history books and scientific research. But in the last 20 years, something extraordinary has happened. Scientists from all over the world have switched…
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