To wit, they became mathematicians, and mathematical observations became a substitute for experimental proof (witness some of the quotes we've seen offered in this overall discussion: "it's too elegant to be completely wrong").
i haven't found out yet whether the brain prosthesis announced ~today uses the same dynamic synapse concept. i would guess that the answer is "yes, it does" (based on some of his papers i've read, and based on how long this prosthesis thing has allegedly been in the making). can anyone confirm? today's article doesn't seem to have many details about the architecture of the actual neural network.
i hope you're joking... do you know how absolutely huge a banner would have to be to be visible (much less legible) from 30,000 feet (5+ miles)?
remember, this is a very low-power aircraft, too. this design is basically the aeronautical equivalent of a solar-powered bicycle. long endurance w/ no frills, & that includes any sort of excess power.
"no, i'm sorry, the correct answer is 'who gives a @#$@?'"
in spite of the mix-up about which part of the Greater Fruitbasketland area you live in, you obviously still receive your magazine. hooray for ZIP codes.
[just defending MIT's honor (just kidding... i'm sure the addresses/mailings are handled by some separate contractor)]
just be prepared for the DTIAA (Dead Tree Industry Association of America) to come after you for violation of the DMCA. it's circumvention of the "ink in fibrous media" encryption scheme, don't you know.
heck, even just talking about how you would do it means everyone posting to this thread is busted now.
i've been watching this Helios story for a couple of months now. the company that designed & built Helios (w/ NASA) is AeroVironment, founded by Paul McCready (of Gossamer Albatross fame). there are some pretty cool commercial applications intended for this program.
"What third party?... always seeem to hear about the !%@^ reform party though."
BRIAN: Are you the Judean People's Front?
REG: F*** off.
BRIAN: What?
REG: Judean People's Front. We're the People's Front of Judea. Judean People's front, caw.
FRANCIS: Wankers.
BRIAN: Can I join your group?
REG: No. Piss off.
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Where are the moderators on this discussion? Two +5s and that's it?
... even if it is from an AC.
To wit, they became mathematicians, and mathematical observations became a substitute for experimental proof (witness some of the quotes we've seen offered in this overall discussion: "it's too elegant to be completely wrong").
MOD PARENT UP. It should have taken all of ten minutes to reach [+5, Insightful].
The worm IS the Spice... the Spice IS the worm
Your point is well taken, but you should know that the label "nerd" is a badge of honor to any MIT alum. Witness.
You're right... that's obviously a much more Hobbesian sort of comment.
ah, yes, well that is where super-powers come into play.
and, to paraphrase Calvin, "apparently her superpower is being able to fit into that skin-tight suit".
i haven't found out yet whether the brain prosthesis announced ~today uses the same dynamic synapse concept. i would guess that the answer is "yes, it does" (based on some of his papers i've read, and based on how long this prosthesis thing has allegedly been in the making). can anyone confirm? today's article doesn't seem to have many details about the architecture of the actual neural network.
i hope you're joking... do you know how absolutely huge a banner would have to be to be visible (much less legible) from 30,000 feet (5+ miles)?
remember, this is a very low-power aircraft, too. this design is basically the aeronautical equivalent of a solar-powered bicycle. long endurance w/ no frills, & that includes any sort of excess power.
"no, i'm sorry, the correct answer is 'who gives a @#$@?'"
in spite of the mix-up about which part of the Greater Fruitbasketland area you live in, you obviously still receive your magazine. hooray for ZIP codes.
[just defending MIT's honor (just kidding... i'm sure the addresses/mailings are handled by some separate contractor)]
what a piece of pork _that_ was, and what good ever came of it. worthless, vile high tech industry.
so now am i "Insightful" too?
-mlibby
just be prepared for the DTIAA (Dead Tree Industry Association of America) to come after you for violation of the DMCA. it's circumvention of the "ink in fibrous media" encryption scheme, don't you know.
heck, even just talking about how you would do it means everyone posting to this thread is busted now.
i can be a stenographer? i thought you had to read (& write) shorthand to do be able to do that...
i've been watching this Helios story for a couple of months now. the company that designed & built Helios (w/ NASA) is AeroVironment, founded by Paul McCready (of Gossamer Albatross fame). there are some pretty cool commercial applications intended for this program.
you forget... "42" is the answer to "what's five times nine?"
"What third party?... always seeem to hear about the !%@^ reform party though." BRIAN: Are you the Judean People's Front? REG: F*** off. BRIAN: What? REG: Judean People's Front. We're the People's Front of Judea. Judean People's front, caw. FRANCIS: Wankers. BRIAN: Can I join your group? REG: No. Piss off.