Liveblogging the Singularity Summit Humanistic Intelligence Augmentation and Mediation

Humanistic Intelligence Augmentation and Mediation by Steve Mann Humanistic Intelligence (HI) is intelligence that arises by having the human being in the feedback loop of the computational process. I will describe recent work in HI and social networking in cyborgspace in our small community of approximately 80,000 cyborgs on http://glogger.mobi as well as approximately 30 …

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Credit Suisse Study Suggests There is 9.3 Trillion Yuan of Hidden Income in China

China’s households hide as much as 9.3 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) of income that is not reported in official figures, with 80 percent accrued by the wealthiest people according to a Credit Suisse Equities Research Study * the money is mostly illegal or quasi-illegal equates to about 30 per cent of China’s gross domestic product …

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Cell regeneration could damaged hearts

Ad Support : Nano Technology   Netbook    Technology News    Computer Software Breakthrough in cell regeneration could lead to the repair of damaged hearts. Scientists have tried for 20 years to convert nonmuscle cells into heart muscle, but it turns out we just needed the right combination of genes at the right dose. Cell Journal – Direct Reprogramming …

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Army Working on Nanomissiles for Launching 10-23 kilogram Nanosatellites

Ad Support : Nano Technology   Netbook    Technology News    Computer Software The Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) is working to develop a Nanomissile system. A nanomissile is as a liquid-fueled core booster with various strap-on solid-rocket motors. The nanomissiles can be used as a missile defense target, sounding rocket and hypersonic test vehicle as well …

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Techonomy – Reinventing the Economy – Combination, Complexity and Value

Ad Support : Nano Technology   Netbook    Technology News    Computer Software Reinventing the Economy: Combination, complexity and value Speaker: Brian Arthur, Santa Fe Institute all of the complexity in the world has arisen from combining simpler things Economist used to have a view that the economy exists stand alone and then inventions and technology are originated (the …

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Variable Practice for Motor Skills is Better Than Constant Practice

Ad Support : Nano Technology   Netbook    Technology News    Computer Software Variable practice leads to better retention than constant practice. Variable practice structure is one in which a motor task can be randomly interleaved with trials of other motor tasks. Instead of just shooting free throws, mix in some dribbling drills or three point shots and layup …

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Iron Superconductors Could Have Critical Fields of 200 Tesla or More and Grain Boundaries Limit Current in Superconductors

Ad Support : Nano Technology   Netbook    Technology News    Computer Software 1. There are indications that iron based superconductors could achieve critical fields as high as 204 Tesla to as high as 900 Tesla. An Overview on Iron Based Superconductors is a 20 page pdf. The 204 Tesla is based on the WHH method of extrapolation and …

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South Korea confirms a North Korean Torpedoa Sank Their Cruiser and North Korea Promises All Out War if There is Retaliation by South Korea

Ad Support : Nano Technology   Netbook    Technology News    Computer Software UK Telegraph reports that South Korea has determined that a North Korean torpedo was found to be responsible for the sinking of the Cheonan, a 300-ft South Korean warship, which sank on March 26 with the loss of 46 lives. An official report, carried out by …

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American Superconductor Sea Titan 10 MW Superconducting Wind Turbine Should Start Commercial Licensing in 2010

Ad Support : Nano Technology   Netbook    Technology News    Computer Software With the ability to produce 10 MW of power or more, the SeaTitan is expected to be the world’s most powerful wind turbine. This wind turbine is being developed by AMSC (American Superconductor) Windtec. Each SeaTitan will contain a Titan™ generator. These generators utilize high temperature …

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