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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
Rights for robots
An article about rights for robots discusses the absurdity and potential consequences of granting citizenship to robots. For example, Sophia, a robot, was granted citizenship in Saudi Arabia. According to the author, this move created a void in...
Weaponizing robots
An open letter on the Boston Dynamics site to the robotics industry argued for not weaponizing robots. Main point: "We pledge that we will not weaponize our advanced-mobility general-purpose robots or the software we develop that enables advanced...
Nordic walking meetup in Tuscaloosa County on 8/12Join us on Saturday to find out what Nordic walking is all about! No charge; poles provided. Look for the white Nordic walking sign.When: 10 AM; August 12Where: Annette N. Shelby Park (1614 15th Street,...
Nordic walking meetup in Tuscaloosa County on 8/12Join us on Saturday to find out what Nordic walking is all about! No charge; poles provided. Look for the white Nordic walking sign.When: 10 AM; August 12Where: Annette N. Shelby Park (1614 15th Street,...
An approach to critical thinkingVia Arts and Letters Daily, an article describing philosophical heuristics we all can use to improve our own critical thinking. Heuristics are techniques to help you solve problems or make decisions. You know them as rules of thumb,...
An approach to critical thinkingVia Arts and Letters Daily, an article describing philosophical heuristics we all can use to improve our own critical thinking. Heuristics are techniques to help you solve problems or make decisions. You know them as rules of thumb,...
A clever seat
A clever seat