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Ghost in the Machine: When Does AI Become Sentient?
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A Google engineer made headlines for claiming that an AI called LaMDA had become sentient or conscious. While many AI scientists disagreed, what would it take for an AI to ever become sentient?
Why am I not allowed to use my cell phone in airplanes or hospitals?
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Electromagnetic interference can create problems in some equipment in airplanes and hospitals. Learn about electromagnetic interference from cell phones.
How far in advance should I check the weather forecast?
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If you check the weather regularly, you may have wondered how much good it does you. Learn when the best time to check weather in advance is.
Obscure Sci-Fi Films Worth Seeking Out
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Not all science fiction films are blockbusters. Some of the very best sci-fi films are smaller, independent movies made by first-time directors. In fact, many filmmakers have done some of their best work early in their careers and on a shoestring budget. For these sci-fi movies, it is more about the concept, story, and themes [...] The post Obscure Sci-Fi Films Worth Seeking Out appeared first on Goliath.
How Drive-by-wire Technology Works
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Drive-by-wire technology has been around for some time, but how long before you drive your car with a joystick? Read about drive-by-wire in this article.
Can You Finish the Lyrics to These Disney Movie Songs?
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Disney has the art of animated musicals down to a science. Their animated feature films are so successful that many often become equally successful Broadway Musicals or even live-action features. How well do you know your Disney music? Find out by completing this finish-the-lyrics quiz.
How Maps Work
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A map is a type of language, a graphic way of representing information, whether it's to show population density or tell you how to get from Point A to Point B. Here's how they're made.
Let's Go to the 1893 World's Fair, Without a Time Machine
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You can visit the 1893 World's Fair, with some help from virtual reality. Learn about how virtual reality is changing history at HowStuffWorks Now.
Should You Buy the Apple Watch?
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The Apple Watch is the coolest geekiest accessory in the world. Sure, "Star Trek" had the flip phone, and "Star Trek: The Next Generation" had Bluetooth, but James Bond had the smart watch, and he trumps everything. Strap on your taste and wind up your credit score. It's time to find out if you can afford not to have an Apple watch.
How Nanowires Work
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Nanowires are incredibly thin structures that have an incredible length-to-width ratio. Learn about nanowires and how nanowires are created.