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Consciousness.

Brain researchers claim conscious experience is memory of the past

The sensation of experiencing the present moment is actually a memory, according…
Peace.

Engineering leaders urge profession to adopt peace as core design standard

Engineers must actively design systems to reduce conflict rather than treating peace…
AIs talking.

AI models master complex multitasking by learning to ‘talk’ to themselves

Artificial intelligence systems can significantly improve their ability to tackle unfamiliar problems…
Robot workers.

Firms replacing humans with robots risk losing competitive edge, study warns

Organisations that view robots merely as cost-cutting replacements for human workers are…
AI taking jobs.

Perception of AI as job killer erodes trust in democracy and civic participation

Widespread fears that artificial intelligence will replace human labour are directly undermining…
Watching TV.

Loneliness drives binge-watching addiction as viewers seek escape

New research indicates that people suffering from loneliness are significantly more likely…
Ricky Gervais.

Funny business: Algorithms reveal hidden engineering of stand-up comedy

It may feel like a spontaneous conversation, but a new algorithmic analysis…
Alicia Gilbert of the JGU Department of Communication.

Forcing users offline backfires, while voluntary breaks deliver short-term high

Taking a break from your smartphone can make you feel more energetic…
Donald Trump.

Buying Greenland would ‘actively harm’ US security and sink NATO, warns expert

The United States would “actively harm” its own national security and fracture…