Time Well Spent This Week ?? v5
? Khayyam Wakil ?? YYC
// Award-Winning Storyteller, Innovator & Cybernetician ?? Deeply Immersed Since '07 / Focused On Deep Tech
The Reality Blender, The Learning Revolution, and The Sky Breaker
Welcome to this week's volume of visual fodder, where we investigate and explore a variety of groundbreaking advancements that are reshaping our world ??
Switching up the delivery of this collection to Saturday for all those who love to scroll endlessly on the weekend. Who is going to save a bookmark on Friday to remember for Saturday? Saving you an extra step and no need to bookmark. Only thing to do is jump right in.
We'll kick off with a look at the Quest 3, the most powerful mainstream mixed reality headset to date. This device blurs the line between the digital and physical world, transforming your living room into a canvas for digital creations and immersive experiences.
From there, we'll switch gears to the realm of learning, exploring the fascinating 'Generation Effect'. Researched by Elizabeth Bjork, this phenomenon suggests that we remember more when we generate the information ourselves. This discovery could drastically change the way we think about education and learning.
The X65 UAV seeks to revolutionize aviation by soaring through the air. With no traditional control surfaces, this revolutionary aircraft uses compressed air nozzles to maneuver, signaling a new era in aviation.
Investigating the economic ramifications of AI and automation, we consider how machines may surpass humans in multiple occupations. This stirs stimulating debate concerning the worth of human work and the outlook of our economic structures.
The Data Processing Unit (DPU) is a revolutionary technology poised to disrupt the data center industry if applied to virtual machines.
Get ready for a Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde of the future! This weekend roundup has something for everyone - mixed reality, the power of learning, the potential of aviation, AI's economic effects, and how data processing is changing. Prepare to be entertained, educated, and filled with useful and useless knowledge!
Time to dive in!
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Unleashing Reality: The Power of Quest 3
/imagine a future where the digital and physical worlds merge. You can interact with the digital world by touching it or using controllers designed for optimal gaming and work. This is not a distant reality, but the here and now, made possible by the Quest 3, the most powerful mainstream mixed reality headset ever shipped.
Can you picture yourself donning the Quest 3 headset, stepping into your living room only to find it transformed into a canvas for your digital creations? Pretty nifty. You can solve puzzles or build your own creations on any flat surface in your room. You can enjoy a game of BAM with friends, regardless of the physical distance that separates you. Also pretty nifty in these times where distance can make the heart grow fonder.
Your workouts will be more immersive and engaging if you work out in your living room with targets coming at you, real training. The limits of your physical space are no longer a constraint, as you can be part of much larger virtual worlds. Hopefully, the possibilities will remain within the legal realm of applications.
Still in your living room, suddenly portals to The Upside Down from Stranger Things open right there. The Quest 3 makes these experiences possible by showing your physical space with 10 times more pixels than the previous model, and automatically mapping the space you're in using two dedicated color camera sensors and a depth sensor.
Visualize playing hundreds of Xbox games, including titles like Halo and Minecraft, on a massive virtual screen anywhere you go. This is just the tip of the iceberg, as the Quest 3 also promises to launch 'augments', persistent spatially anchored digital objects that you can interact with.
The Quest 3 is revolutionary; its vast library of captivating content, up-to-date games optimized to its maximum potential, and business applications make it an absolute game-changer and shaper of reality. It has the power to profoundly alter our connection to the digital age.
Are you ready to buy into this future? The Quest 3 is here with its revolutionary headset that will take you into the virtual world you've always dreamed of. Put on the headset and step into an adventurous experience from the safety of your little bubble.
Cracking the Code: Unleashing the Power of the Generation Effect in Learning
/imagine you're peering into a crystal ball, the hazy fog within it slowly clears to reveal a bustling university research lab. At the center of it all is Elizabeth Bjork, a dedicated researcher, tirelessly working to unlock the secrets of human learning. She's been at it for years, her team and her diving deep into the process called 'encoding'. This isn't some secret spy code, no, it's the process by which new information becomes part of our long-term memory.
The scene shifts, the crystal ball now shows a classroom full of students, their eyes glued to their books, their minds working overtime to remember the information they're reading. But there's a twist (Pro tip: there's always a twist). Students are tasked with filling in the blanks of certain words in an experiment that could revolutionize learning.
You gaze into the crystal ball and see yourself comfortably seated in a chair, ready to begin this 5-minute experiment. You're challenged to remember a series of words, some with blanks that you must fill. After a brief interlude of mental math tricks, you're asked to recall the words. The results are surprising: you remember more words with blanks than without.
The scene in the crystal ball shifts back to the lab. Bjork and her team are analyzing the results, their faces lit up with the thrill of discovery. They've found that students remember more when they have to generate what they're trying to remember, a phenomenon known as the 'Generation Effect'. And even more intriguingly, they've found that students can learn to apply these generation skills to normal reading passages, improving their learning efficiency.
The crystal ball's vision ends, leaving you with a newfound understanding of your own learning processes. But the story isn't over. The researchers are still exploring, still testing, still learning. And so are you. What other secrets of learning are waiting to be discovered? Keep reading, keep learning, and you might just find out. Reading is a super duper-attractive look. Read up!
X65: The Game-Changer in the Sky
/imagine a world in which aviation rules are evolving at Mach speed. Glimpse the future through a crystal ball and observe aircraft unconstrained by conventional control surfaces that have shaped their design for centuries. Instead, you see an extraordinary creation taking shape, an aircraft that is about to brutally break the rules of aviation.
In the crystal ball, you see the X65, an unmanned aerial vehicle, a product of advanced research and groundbreaking innovation. It has no hinged flaps, no rudders, no ailerons, no elevators, and no spoilers. It has shed the weight and complexities of its ancestors. Instead, it maneuvers with grace and agility, using compressed air nozzles, subverting long-held tenets of aviation and aerodynamics.
DARPA is supervising the development of a revolutionary aircraft whose benefits include reduced radar cross-section, increased maneuverability, and increased efficiency. Both drones and fighter aircraft will be more agile while commercial airplanes will be more eco-friendly.
The X65 aircraft is a symbol of modern aviation, demonstrating progress and innovation. Its cutting-edge technology is reminiscent of something out of a science fiction story, hinting at a bright future for aviation ahead. But this is no fiction. As of 2023, an aviation giant has taken up the task of bringing this outstanding piece of engineering to life.
As you step back from the crystal ball, you ponder its implications for the future of air travel. How will this change our skies? What new possibilities will this open up? Aviation's future is here and unforeseen possibilities await.
The Great AI Takeover: An Economic Revolution or Evolution?
/imagine the bustling city streets are devoid of the usual human activity. Instead, sleek, humanoid robots are at the helm, performing tasks with an eerie efficiency.
Artificial intelligence has surpassed human beings in this world, so much so that machines are now seen as the key players in entire industries, replacing human labor. Economists and society have speculated about this for a long time, and now it has become a reality.
The implications are startling. In this automated world, what happens to the value of human labor? What becomes of the job market when machines outperform us? The global economy is approaching a major transformation; what will happen next?
This seemingly dystopian future is not too far off. Modern AI programs have already shown signs of such capabilities. They've learned to pause games, realizing they can't lose if the game isn't running. As these AI systems take on more real-world responsibilities, the line between human and machine blurs further.
The crystal ball reveals a bright future: AI systems are not only replacing jobs, but creating new ones too. They're making existing labor more productive, making our economy more prosperous.
The crystal ball cannot provide all the answers, yet it raises significant questions which we must confront as we race towards this future. Can our economies adjust to a world where humans have nothing valuable to offer? Which group of people will bear the brunt of this technological revolution?
Our crystal ball has become foggy, vanishing our view of the future. Nevertheless, the inquiries and scenarios it brought us must be noticed - a reminder of the potential future awaiting us. We are on the brink of a new technological age, and it is essential that we prepare ourselves for the future that is already upon us.
Intrigued?
Press play and begin to examine the economic and future implications of AI and automation.
The DPU Revolution: Turbocharging the Future of Virtual Machines
/imagine stepping into a sprawling data center, a labyrinth of servers humming with raw digital power. Your eyes catch a glimmer of something new, something that promises to revolutionize the future of virtual machines. You lean in closer, peering into a crystal ball that unveils a world of possibilities.
The crystal ball reveals a server, but this one is different. A DPU (Data Processing Unit) is a new marvel of technology, much more than just a CPU or GPU. It is a significant advancement in data processing, promising a new era of progress.
The DPU, with its power and efficiency, promises to lighten the load of our overworked CPUs. CPUs are relieved of network traffic, encryption, and data analysis tasks in the future, freeing them to specialize in their unique abilities. DPUs take over the rest.
As the vision in the crystal ball unfolds, you see the DPU in action. It's not just assisting the CPU; it's taking over tasks, running its own operating system, and transforming the way we manage our servers. The DPU is a server within a server, a powerhouse that's redefining efficiency and performance.
Now, imagine the thrill of testing this technology, of seeing the DPU outperform a standard network interface card, all while leaving the CPU unstressed and efficient. The DPU is not just faster - the data proves it's a revolutionary advancement.
Are you prepared to experience the future with the DPU and revolutionize the way we manage our servers? It's time, and the possibilities are beyond imagination. The dawn of virtual machines is here and the speed is remarkable.
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Game-Changing Moves: NVIDIA's AI Revolutionizes Gaming Animation
/imagine gazing into the crystal ball, its murky depths swirling and shifting before your eyes. Suddenly, a vibrant, virtual world springs into view. It's teeming with life, filled with characters that move with a lifelike fluidity that's almost eerie. But there's a snag. As these characters interact with their surroundings, their movements become rigid, their actions limited and predictable. This is the unfortunate reality of computer animation in video games.
But hold on, the crystal ball hasn't shown you everything yet. The scene changes and a nimble, dynamic figure appears, separating itself from the crowd. It can run, jump, roll, and even punch with a realism that's startling. The best part? It can adapt to new scenes while maintaining the high quality of its movements.
NVIDIA's groundbreaking AI has created a revolutionary character that will revolutionize gaming. This AI builds on the Adversarial Motion Priors (AMP) technique, enhancing it to teach characters not just to move, but to interact with their environment in a dynamic, realistic way.
The crystal ball now reveals a scene of a character navigating a variety of objects and environments with ease. It's a sight to behold. The character moves with style, its movements fluid and natural. And the best part? It can handle newly designed objects it has never encountered before, maintaining the high quality of its movements.
Get ready for a revolution! Gaming is about to explode with new possibilities - and you get to witness it firsthand. Stay tuned as gaming enters a stylish new era.
AI: Humanity's Greatest Ally or Ultimate Threat? A Deep Dive with Mustafa Suleyman
/imagine envisioning a world revolutionized by AI where technology is integrated into homes, workplaces, healthcare, and transportation, beyond what you’d ever dreamed. So, kind of like today, but more!
AI poses a serious risk to humanity's future. We are on the brink of a profound technological revolution that could bring either tremendous success or tremendous disaster.
Debate and concern abound about a potential future dominated by AI, with opinions ranging from fear of a dystopian society to optimism that AI, when properly regulated, could solve global problems like climate change and economic inequality.
Mustafa Suleyman is a renowned AI expert, co-founding Google's DeepMind. He has devoted his career to exploring AI's ethical, social, and political impacts, fearlessly confronting difficult topics.
Suleyman cautions against a potential future in which AI dominates humanity without proper restraints. He emphasizes the necessity of applying AI to serve human needs instead of vice versa. But can we really contain something as powerful and unpredictable as AI? What will happen if we fail?
Glimpse the future through Suleyman's crystal ball. Uncertainty awaits, yet our present decisions decide tomorrow's fate. Ready to face the future?
The AI Revolution: A New Dawn or an Impending Dusk?
/imagine the crystal ball, its shimmering surface hinting at the mysteries of the future. As the swirling mist within the sphere clears, you see a world transformed, a world that's almost unrecognizable from the one you know today. The bustling city streets, the hum of conversation, the clatter of industry - all have been replaced by an eerie, mechanical hum. Machines have surpassed human intelligence and now dominate the world.
Machines will become autonomous, intelligent entities in the future, able to learn, evolve, and make decisions. They will become more proficient than humans in tasks like customer service, graphic design, law, medicine, and writing, leading to a world where machines become the wealthiest while humans struggle to keep up.
But the crystal ball shows more than just the rise of machines. It reveals a world where human connection is dwindling, where people are losing touch with each other, replaced by virtual interactions with AI models. It's a world where truth is becoming a casualty, where the ethics of machines are determined by the humans directing them, leading to a concentration of power in the hands of a few.
The crystal ball darkens, making you feel uneasy. It appears that this future is unavoidable, yet unpleasant. However, as you step back you see that it isn't written in stone. It's a reminder to act now and to make artificial intelligence a force for good. Educate yourself, and shape the future.
Not a dystopia. It's the stark reality predicted by Mo Gawdat, a brilliant man on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence.
Heed his warning: Our lifestyle could be extinct by 2025 unless we act now. Are we prepared for this future? The decision is yours. Will you take heed?
Cultivating Ethical Cults: A New Paradigm for Collective Worship
/imagine peering into the swirling mist inside the crystal ball clears to reveal a world where everyone worships, but the object of their devotion varies. The scene shifts, showing us that we are tribal primates, wired to seek the 'silverback' amongst us, always looking for where our bread is buttered.
The crystal ball then takes us into the digital age, where Instagram influencers rise like new-age gurus, and we're caught in a whirl of information, overwhelmed and seeking guidance. It shows vulnerable individuals, desperate for someone to make sense of the chaos, ready to follow anyone who promises a better future.
The scene changes again, and we see Jamie Wheal, founder of the Flow Genome Project, standing tall. He's the author of "Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex, and Death in a World That's Lost Its Mind." He's questioning the resurgence of cults in our society, from NXIVM to Q-Anon, and the cultic tendencies they display. In another lifetime, NXIVM was a client of mine, and then Allison Mack also became a client. The rest is covered in numerous podcasts and documentaries. I called out a cult a decade before they were prosecuted. AMA.
As we get distracted, the crystal ball pulls us back into the sphere and takes us back in time, showing that 'cultus,' from the Latin, simply means to worship. We see the followers of Kali in India, Dionysus in Greece. We see Christianity before it was the state-sanctioned religion of Rome. It was a cult too.
The sphere then shows us the emergence of culty cults, where individuals break from tradition, declaring themselves as the one true guide, the enlightened guru. We see them weaponizing peak states and healing, extracting allegiance and finances from the vulnerable.
But the crystal ball doesn't leave us in despair. It shows us a new possibility - 'ethical cults.' Here, individuals are sovereign, connecting to collective emergent intelligence. It's like playing jazz, a call and response, a combination of agency and surrender.
The crystal ball's final image is a challenge: Can we build healthier communities of worship? Can we accept our power and possibility without apology, engage each other with curiosity and humility? If we can, we stand a chance of recapturing our rapture. The scene fades, leaving us with the question: How do we do ethical cults?
As the crystal ball clouds over again, you're left with a burning curiosity. What happens next? How does this story unfold? To uncover the answer, press play.
Global Gliders: The Inaugural Race of Marbelous Runs
/imagine a futuristic city is suspended high in the sky, a city unlike any you've ever seen. Neon lights reflect off a floating race track, illuminating the city with a vibrant glow. This is no ordinary city, this is the home of Marbelous Runs, the most exhilarating marble race in the universe.
The crystal ball reveals 20 marbles from around the globe, each embodying the spirit and culture of their homeland, ready to compete in the race of a lifetime. Among them, Outback Opel from Australia, with its swirling colors, glides with unmatched finesse. Alpine Avalanche from Switzerland, a force to be reckoned with, effortlessly glides down the slopes of the track. Tango Twist from Argentina, with its fiery personality, spins and twirls its way towards victory.
As the marbles burst from the starting line, they navigate the twists and turns of the track with agility and precision. Each marble displays its unique style and strategy, vying for the top spot. The stakes are high, the tension palpable, and the excitement is just beginning.
The crystal ball continues to reveal the race's thrilling twists and turns. Golden Glide from the USA, a symbol of precision and technique, takes a strong lead. But wait, there's Sahara Sunset from Egypt, radiating confidence as it speeds along the track.
This race is a showcase of speed, skill, and strategy from marbles from around the world. It's an exciting display that will keep you mesmerized as you anticipate the next move.
The crystal ball's vision may be fleeting, yet its message is clear: an incredible journey has only just begun. So, hold your breath, sit back, and prepare to be captivated by the thrilling world of Marbelous Runs. Who will emerge victorious? Only time, and the crystal ball, will tell.
This brought me so much joy and the animation and the voice synthesis make this kind of creation a Saturday afternoon project instead of spending a full week on this.
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That's all for this week's exploration of tech and innovation.
From the immersive realms of the Quest 3 to the classrooms of the future, from the skies with the X65 to the heart of AI's economic impact, and finally to the bustling world of data centers, we've explored how these advancements are reshaping our world.
At the start of a new age, technology has transformed boundaries between physical and digital realms, human and automated, and the imaginable and unimaginable. We must understand the potential extremity of these changes and accept the associated duty of responsible management. Technology offers unforeseen chances alongside difficult decisions that must be carefully handled.
There are valid concerns that AI and automation could cause job displacement and economic inequality. However, technological revolutions of the past have always created new jobs and industries; so, it is our responsibility to capitalize on these advances to benefit everyone.
Before we depart, a Token Wisdom to take with you:
"Innovation is not about rendering ourselves obsolete; it's about empowering ourselves to reach new heights."
Embrace technological breakthroughs with curiosity, adaptability, and resilience instead of fear. Innovation only serves to empower, not render us obsolete. Create the future, don't let it happen to us. Until next time, keep exploring, keep questioning, and keep dreaming.
We can only build with what we know and if what we know is not right, then we can't be building without being wrong. Knowing is half the battle.
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