Open Mind Common Sense
Computers don't currently know the basic things about the world that we consider "common sense." Here, you can help build a database of such knowledge in simple English sentences. The computer will analyze these sentences to connect concepts and draw new conclusions from the things you teach it.
This is how it all starts.
Posted on Tue. April 14, 2009 by Ryan Guill
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Banjo used in Brain Surgery
Okay, this is just nuts. This guy was having trouble with a hand tremor caused by a brain problem. While they have his head cut open, he plays the banjo so they can make sure they have the right spot on the brain. Like a weird episode of House or something. Make sure to watch the video. Just crazy.
Posted on Thu. October 16, 2008 by Ryan Guill
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Beautiful examples of Rain Photography. I wish I had more rain gear to be able to get some of these shots.
Posted on Tue. September 09, 2008 by Ryan Guill
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Via Neven Mrgan, TechRadar has Intel CTO Justin Rattner quoted as saying:
"The industry has taken much greater strides than anyone ever imagined 40 years ago," said Justin Rattner, CTO of Intel said.
"There is speculation that we may be approaching an inflection point where the rate of technology advancements is accelerating at an exponential rate, and machines could even overtake humans in their ability to reason, in the not so distant future."
continue reading...
Posted on Tue. September 09, 2008 by Ryan Guill
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