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What Women Understand
Trust is a requirement in this human experience. We often think trust should be earned but that is a privilege reserved for those with authority or power.
Relentless Kindness LilaPublished 4 months ago in FuturismGoogle Gemini
Title: Google Gemini: Transforming the AI Landscape with Multimodal Prowess In a groundbreaking announcement on December 6th, 2023, Google unveiled its most ambitious foray into the realm of artificial intelligence: the Gemini project. Representing a quantum leap in AI capabilities, Gemini introduces a multimodal large language model (LLM) that transcends the limitations of its predecessors, heralding a new era in the field.
Record #05: Age // Compendium of Humanity's End
“Hello my celestial friends,” the energetic young man being represented by a low frame-rate avatar greeted, “and welcome to another episode of Cosmological Quandaries! Today, we’re going to answer the most difficult question in the galaxy... just how old is Marco Chung?”
Emissary of the Celestial Conclave
Title: "Emissary of the Celestial Conclave" In the small, unassuming town of Millville, nestled between rolling hills and shimmering lakes, life unfolded in a predictable pattern. That was until the night the sky lit up with an otherworldly glow, and an emissary from the Celestial Conclave descended upon Earth.
Temporal Reverse Engineering
Introduction This title is taken from a phrase in the final book of Douglas Adams' five-volume trilogy "The Hitch Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy" ("Mostly Harmless") and that got me thinking.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 4 months ago in FuturismRecord #04: Children // Compendium of Humanity's End
Schoolchildren at Tyson Kindergarten got a surprise treat when famous Quantum Ship Captain Marco Chung visited their classroom. Marco is most well known for being the oldest person in existence after having been displaced in time due to his career spent traveling the galaxy.
Navigating the Landscape of Ancestral DNA Connection
In a world grappling with the persistent challenges of racism and prejudice, the revelations from ancestry DNA testing offer a powerful reminder that the divisions we create are arbitrary and artificial. We are more alike than we are different, bound by a shared legacy that transcends borders and cultures. Embracing our interconnectedness provides an opportunity to break free from the shackles of ignorance and intolerance, fostering a global community that celebrates diversity rather than fearing it.
Nafi PutrawanPublished 4 months ago in FuturismCelebrating the Polymath Mindset in a Connected World
As I reflect on this incredible gift, I find myself immersed in gratitude for being a person who embraces the polymath mindset—a mindset that not only values diverse knowledge but actively seeks it out, connecting seemingly unrelated disciplines to gain a richer understanding of the world.
Nafi PutrawanPublished 4 months ago in FuturismRecord #03: Distance // Compendium of Humanity's End
You are mostly empty space. Oh, you may feel like you are a semi-solid, if not squishy object, but that could not be further from the truth. If you start to zoom in, you’ll see that you are made of trillions of tiny cells. But those cells are just gooey packages for various tiny organelles and even your DNA. DNA, though, is made up of long, complex sugars. Those sugars themselves actually consist of just five elements—hydrogen, carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorous—in various configurations.
The AI Manifesto
Note: the following may or may not have been written as satire. Regardless, the author considers it public domain, and thus, it may be freely copied, pasted, distributed, recorded, stored in a retrieval system, or stuffed up the backside of any propaganda media hack, news presenter, pundit, priest, politician, or like-minded vulture.
The Undecoded Signs
"The Da Vinci Code," a universally recognized novel and film, delves into the profound legacy of the illustrious Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. This creative exploration finds echoes in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a manifestation that pays homage to the brilliance of Italian Renaissance maestros—Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo. This intersection of artistic inspiration weaves a rich tapestry, inviting a nuanced exploration of cultural and religious themes resonating across time.
Azmi MuhamadPublished 4 months ago in FuturismForecasting Immortality: Experts Predict Potential Achievement by 2030
While the common belief is that human immortality is unattainable, futurist Ray Kurzweil suggests it could be within reach in just seven years. Although reminiscent of science fiction, Kurzweil and his team are pushing the boundaries of reality with their bold predictions. According to him, immortality is not only on the horizon but intertwined with a singularity—a moment when AI surpasses human control and transforms society. The precise timing of this event is challenging to pinpoint, adding an element of uncertainty to Kurzweil's vision.
Marielle LeannPublished 4 months ago in Futurism