It’s a form of technology – specifically, the database technology that underpins nearly all cryptocurrencies. Think of it as a database distributed across millions of computers via a worldwide network. In this context, these computers are often referred to as ‘nodes’. By distributing identical copies of a database across an entire network, blockchain makes it…
Industry 4.0 is revolutionizing the way companies manufacture, improve and distribute their products. Manufacturers are integrating new technologies, including Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and analytics, and AI and machine learning into their production facilities and throughout their operations.
The advanced area of robotics produces a wide variety of equipment, from autonomous vacuums to surveillance drones to whole manufacturing lines. The robot needs to create steps and interests depending on the present scenario and the concrete configuration of the robot.The significance of Asimov’s three laws of robots is apparent. The amount of software that impacts…
From the back of a chauffeured limousine equipped with a computer, cell phone and digital cameras, legendary science-fiction writer William Gibson, author of “Neuromancer,” embarks on an unusual cross-country trip. In this technological cocoon, the man who created the term “cyberspace” comments on an array of subjects — including his literary success, what led to…
The Invisible Landscape
“Bard of the Archaic Revival” Terence McKenna, the visionary ethnobotanist and self-proclaimed “bard of the archaic revival,” offered a unique, often exhilarating, and occasionally alarming perspective on the burgeoning cyberculture of the late 20th century. Far from a conventional technologist, McKenna approached the digital realm through the lens of psychedelics, shamanism, and a deep, almost mystical, understanding of […]
Hallucinogens, also known as psychedelics, are a class of psychoactive substances that profoundly alter perception, mood, and thought processes. Their modern usage is multifaceted, ranging from a burgeoning field of clinical research and therapy to spiritual practices and recreational use. Understanding their role, benefits, and dangers requires a nuanced approach, acknowledging both their therapeutic potential and inherent risks. I. […]
The inevitability of bottom-up organization across different parts of the world stems from its inherent strengths in system-maintenance, schooling, adaptive learning, and inclusivity, while also reflecting a deep historical precedent of cooperative networks. This approach, though sometimes slower in decision-making, leverages the collective intelligence and agency of individuals directly involved, leading to more resilient, relevant, […]
