Tag Archives: philosophy

John Nosta: The Illusion of AGI and the Dawn of Post-Cognitive Humanity As AI takes on cognitive tasks, deeper human experiences may begin to surface. Comment “augmenting a person’s reality”

Posted on October 16, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

John Nosta @JohnNosta Subscribe The Illusion of AGI and the Dawn of Post-Cognitive Humanity As AI takes on cognitive tasks, deeper human experiences may begin to surface. As artificial intelligence grows more sophisticated by the day, the notion of Artificial … Continue reading →

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Are Large Language Models the New “Thinking Aids”? Comment: with joy I greet innovations like these. TBI 30 yrs ago; hearing deficits, olfactory damage, brocas et al. Opportunity placed me in Trinity College Dublin where I had access to computers and notetaking lectures too. Groundwork via computer, Twitter, WordPress means this was my source of augmented reality but now what greatly interests me is AI those LLM’s. Embrace is all I can say. We all have a cognitive reserve and we should add to it.

Posted on October 6, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

 Verified by Psychology Today John Nosta The Digital Self Cognition Are Large Language Models the New “Thinking Aids”? LLMs may be a perfect tool to support and sustain cognitive health. Posted October 3, 2024 |  Reviewed by Michelle Quirk Key points Source: DALL-E / … Continue reading →

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The MIT Press Reader: Plato’s Cave and the Stubborn Persistence of Ignorance

Posted on September 30, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Plato’s Cave and the Stubborn Persistence of Ignorance Plato’s cave metaphor illustrates the cognitive trap of ignorance, where we may be unaware of the limitations of our understanding. By: Daniel R. DeNicola       The most memorable image of ignorance occurs … Continue reading →

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Mental Health. Feeling angst? Better call your philosophical therapist. El PAIS

Posted on May 26, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Feeling angst? Better call your philosophical therapist José Barrientos-Rastrojo is an expert in ‘philosophical advice’ that helps people deal with their existential problems. He also heads a pioneering project that applies the methodology at prisons in Spain, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina … Continue reading →

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Carmen Estrada, neuroscientist: ‘Science and God cannot coexist’ Source: EL PAIS

Posted on May 3, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Science Silicon ValleyYoutubeGoogleLatest News SCIENCE Carmen Estrada, neuroscientist: ‘Science and God cannot coexist’ In ‘The Inheritance of Eve,’ the Spanish researcher and classical philologist claims the biblical character as a symbol of science, curiosity, and the transmission of knowledge Nuño … Continue reading →

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The Observer: ‘Eugenics on steroids’: the toxic and contested legacy of Oxford’s Future of Humanity Institute

Posted on April 28, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

The philosopher Nick Bostrom, founder of the Future of Humanity Institute in Oxford. Photograph: Edo Brugué The Observer Technology ‘Eugenics on steroids’: the toxic and contested legacy of Oxford’s Future of Humanity Institute Founded in 2005 and lauded by Silicon … Continue reading →

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Let’s start with Robert Sapolsky: Life without Free Will. Stanford Alumni Podcast. Then interview: Robert Sapolsky, neuroscientist: ‘Meritocracy is system justification’. Source: EL PAIS

Posted on March 22, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

——————————————————– Science Silicon ValleyYoutubeGoogleLatest News Neuroscience Robert Sapolsky, neuroscientist: ‘Meritocracy is system justification’ In his latest book, ‘Determined,’ the researcher uses biology to make the case that free will does not exist, an idea that raises moral doubts about the … Continue reading →

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So many elections due in 2024, from US, to UK, to Israel and to smaller countries; and of course, President Putin has pushed out the power barriers and become a Ruler and Warmonger for a 5th term in office. Then of course, we have North Korea. China is ascendant, as is Russia, creating a multi-polar world. Maybe it is time to tap into the wisdom of China (some say the origins of Confuscious). These are the quotes of the Lao Tzu.

Posted on March 16, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

22 Oct 2023 #taoteching#laotzu#tao Discover the timeless wisdom of Lao Tzu, an ancient Chinese philosopher and the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching, a classic text written in the 6th century BC. Dive deep into the teachings of the … Continue reading →

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Esther Rantzen calls for radical change on assisted dying law: ‘We’re so close now!’ Source: Daily Express. Comment: “Dignity in Death” I first heard about when in Zimbabwe in 1990’s. LCM nuns spoke of this in relation to the Aids epidemic that blighted the lives of men, women and children. Mashambanzou provided an environment to allow women to die with dignity. I believe is Assisted Dying. Ireland awaits the decision of the Citizens Assembly. Esther Rantzen is a household name in UK but also in Ireland, she is a most remarkable woman, with strong emotional intelligence and empathy too.

Posted on January 31, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Esther Rantzen calls for radical change on assisted dying law: ‘We’re so close now!’ Dame Esther Rantzen’s assisted dying reform petition has already amassed 85,000 signatures. By GILES SHELDRICK 14:55, Tue, Jan 30, 2024 | UPDATED: 12:44, Wed, Jan 31, 2024 125 BOOKMARK … Continue reading →

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