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Its 1.30 am, and Im about to watch a duel between magicians. The chat box is buzzing as occultists of various stripes arrive to hear the arguments. My mum would hate this, I cant help thinking to myself. She didnt even let me read Harry Potter. Myresearchcombines my fascination with the mechanisms of belief with my love of storytelling and the stage. Suspending disbelief is my forte, but actually believing is something Ive never been very good at....

Wouldnt it be great if your car would know when it needs service, before a serious issue occurs? Or warn you about hazardous road conditions before you encounter them? Porsche seems to think so. Wait a minute whats a digital twin? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. So lets take a look at the three biggest benefits Porsche believes digital twins will bring to the table. Pretty cool, huh?...

Alphabet (the umbrella corp that owns Google and DeepMind) just launched Isomorphic Labs (IL). In other words: The CEO of DeepMind, Demis Hassabis, is going to run a drug-discovery spinoff. Up front:This seems like a really good thing. DeepMindsAlphaFold 2has supposedly revolutionized how researchers study protein structures. And Hassabis is obviously pretty good at running a lab. But lets just have a gander atthe companys blog, shall we? 40% off TNW Conference!...

This is a problem as their pupils dont respond like living human eyes do. Pupils are important as they emit visual signals that we subconsciously interpret asemotions and understanding. For many scientists working in robotics, replicatinghuman qualitiesis an important part of our work. More lifelike robots will allow people to interact with technology more naturally. you’ve got the option to see the results in the lead image. Unlike glass and acrylic, gelatine is natural, highly flexible, and can hold an image....

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And the most significant noise is therefore around green steel. What is green steel? Traditionally, steel is made using a classic blast furnace. This emits an average of more than two tons of CO2 per ton. As a result, the production of steel at the supplier level is CO2-free. To strengthen the steel, you simply add the carbon separately. It bonds into the metal rather than dispersing into the atmosphere....

LinkedIn updates are an abyss, but I cant stop scrolling. People I had once worked with are now VPs or senior directors. I love seeing old friends take risks with new opportunities its inspiring to see their growth. But Ill admit it: this prompted a bit of a reflective moment on my own growth. My job title has been Team Lead since 2015. I had to ask myself, why havent I grown?...

Legodeclaredit would promote inclusive play and address harmful gender stereotypes with its toys. Mars FoodrebrandedUncle Bens rice to Bens Original in response to criticisms of the racial caricatures in its marketing. 40% off TNW Conference! Considerfast fashion brandsthat promote International Womens Day while simultaneously profiting from the exploitation of female workers. Change from within How then can brands legitimately shoulder responsibility to support or promote societal transformation? Our researchintroduces the idea of transformative branding....

Governments around the world have been seeking to curb their control, but to no avail. South Koreas anti-Google law has… worked! 40% off TNW Conference! While wed expect that Google wouldt easily give in and go without a fight, the unexpected has happened. And thats the first time Google has ever amended its privacy policy for a specific country. I repeat: THE FIRST TIME EVER. How does it work? At checkout, users will be able to choose which billing system to use....

I study media processes and effects, which is the psychology of how media messages can affect you. Popular internet memes often develop their own names, such as Distracted Boyfriend, Squinting Woman and Handshakes. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. I partnered with colleaguesRobin NabiandNicholas Engto investigate the potential effect of mini meme breaks on peoplespandemic stress and emotions. One group saw the COVID-19 memes, while a second group saw the memes not about COVID-19....

I know other languages, I dont need to learn Rust sound familiar? If you havent started learning about Rust yet, you may want to change your tune. Rust has been steadily growing in popularity for the last number of years. In fact, according to this yearsStackOverflow developer survey, Rust is the most beloved language by developers. So, whats the deal? What makes it so brilliant? 40% off TNW Conference! For Rust and Go, the demand is smaller, but the supply is much smaller....

The2021 Kindle Paperwhiteis simply the best ereader for the majority of people who actually want an ereader. The screen also refreshes faster with less ghosting than prior models, making for an overall more book-like experience. It makes a huge difference for someone like me who does most of his reading indoors and at night. Its just one less barrier between you and quality reading time. At this point, the Kindle almost feels like solved technology....