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Topics and developments in science and medicine, presented by Futurism.

"The Virtual Uprising: A Quest to Uncover the Truth Behind the Controlling Virus"
The world had changed in the last decade. With advancements in technology, people were able to upload their consciousness into avatars and live in virtual worlds. It was a dream come true for many, as they could live out their wildest fantasies without any repercussions. But for a select few, it was a nightmare. They were the ones who had stumbled upon the truth behind the virus that was infecting the virtual population.
By RYAN SMITH3 years ago in Futurism
A. I. Benefits and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Artificial intelligence is the ability of a machine to carry out tasks that would require human intelligence, such as visual recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages. AI provides machines with the ability to “think” for themselves, without the need for programming. AI is already used in a range of industries, from healthcare to transport, and is set to transform the way we work. AI can help us make better decisions, automate repetitive tasks, and free us up to focus on creative and complex tasks. It is important to understand the benefits and challenges of AI in order to make the most of its potential.
By abduswut3 years ago in Futurism
Difference Between Pound and Kilogram
Both pounds and kilograms are ways to measure how much something weighs. The word "pound" refers to a way to measure weight or mass in the imperial system. On the other hand, the kilogramme became part of the SI, or International System of Units, in 1959.
By Zain Ali3 years ago in Futurism
Virtual Power Plants Explained
An increasingly networked world has given rise to more decentralized power infrastructure. These virtual power plants (VPPs) are made up of remotely-managed smaller units, many of which make use of renewable energy. Virtual power plants provide a degree of flexibility unheard of in traditional plants, allowing for easier management not tied to a large and unseemly facility. It also lays the groundwork for a transition to sustainable energy sources that can compensate for the variability of factors such as sun and wind.
By Nikolas Perrault3 years ago in Futurism
Smarter Devices
I. Introduction A. Explanation of the concept of smart devices B. The benefits of using smart devices C. The growth of the smart device market
By Sivamurugan M3 years ago in Futurism
The Future of Computing: How More Power Means More Possibilities
I. Introduction A. Explanation of the topic and its significance B. Brief overview of the key points that will be covered in the blog
By Sivamurugan M3 years ago in Futurism
AI Revolution: The Growing Impact and Future of Artificial Intelligence
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is growing rapidly across a wide range of industries and applications. From self-driving cars to virtual personal assistants, AI technology is becoming more prevalent in our everyday lives. As the capabilities of AI continue to expand, it is becoming increasingly clear that this technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work.
By Giridharan RV3 years ago in Futurism
Nuclear Fusion - A New Design for Peaceful Power?
A UK company, First Light Fusion, has developed a new technique for nuclear fusion. This new technique could potentially provide a cleaner and more efficient form of energy than traditional forms of nuclear fission power.
By James Marinero3 years ago in Futurism
North Pole Wanderings
A daily log entry I live on a boat and at the top of every page of my ship’s logbook is a line which says: Compass variation …
By James Marinero3 years ago in Futurism
Gr00ve Is 1n The <3
GI-1TH unit D-L1T3 opened its audio input channel and activated its visual sensory units. A human woman, forty-eight years of age, stooped over its primary driver nodule. Purple puffs swelled under her eyes, darkening her wrinkles; D-L1T3's processors categorized these under [facial injury>bruises]. Her hair, brown with silver streaks, resisted the confines of its elastic band; D-L1T3 began to categorize this as [static>’90s VCR], then corrected to [hair>messy].
By MA Snell3 years ago in Futurism
ChatGPT
ChatGPT: The Revolutionary Language Model Changing the Way We Think About Text Generation What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is a large language model developed by OpenAI that is trained on a dataset of human conversations. It is able to generate human-like text in response to a given prompt, and can be used for various natural language processing tasks such as text generation, language translation, and question answering.
By Nayeem3 years ago in Futurism
Why You Should Worry About Black Holes
The sun and stars have always fascinated me. I did a bit of astrophysics as part of my physics undergrad degree. And since then, living on a boat as I do, I’ve spent over 400 nights sailing at sea (and I don’t mean in a harbour or anchorage), many of them spent staring up at the cosmos and wondering about it.
By James Marinero3 years ago in Futurism