#cognition
# science
Yes, we run mostly on autopilot. We more or less have to.
# science
How we can tell what is the the real life and what is just a fantasy? And what does it say about our evolution and potential?
# health
How could you possibly be tired sitting behind a computer all day? Because as it so turns out, your brain can chemically fry itself if you overthink.
# health
This isn't just younger generations griping, according to a study of over 30,000 baby boomers, the older generations' mental capabilities are declining faster than expected.
# tech
Computers respect the letter of the law, but they can't understand the spirit. That's why they're terrible at real world policing.
# tech
The problem with John Searle's Chinese Room thought experiment is that its premise is woefully outdated in computer science terms.
# tech
"Listen, sometimes I just get the urge to kill all humans. You know?"
# tech
Turns out, insects have basic forms of intelligence and the path to thinking robots may be through emulating how their tiny minds work.