This is an excellent point. It's one thing to simulate a large number of neurons and an even larger number of synapses, but this is only the first small step toward simulating a real cortical column.
In order to simulate a mammalian cortical column, the weight and bias of each synapse needs determined (experimentally or by simulation through trial and error) relative to the other synapses in that column (and there are probably tens of millions of synapses in a column consisting of 70,000 neurons).
This doesn't even take into account the fact that we don't really know how the input to or output from most of these columns is structured.
Yep, I'm right there with you. That's the one and only reason I still use yahoo instead of gmail. And I'm afraid gmail won't implement that feature anytime soon.
They're not so bad to eat over a keyboard, but when you get the frosting on your fingers and try to type, it isn't pretty.
Is this related to Earth's changing magnetic field
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I've read that Earth's magnetic field is getting weaker and will soon reverse its polarity. I wonder if a weakening magnetic field is more susceptible to these kinds of solar flares. (i.e. a normal flare results in a larger perturbation of Earth's magnetic field.)
Don't forget about ketchup. Yes, why not enjoy some ketchup? Yes, ketchup has natural mellowing agents that help you cope with everything from duplicate posts to the MPAA...
I'd add that new technology makes the ratings system more and more obsolete every day. Instead of using lawsuits to hold on to an outdated business model, the networks and MPAA should come up with a long term solution that takes technological innovation into account. Preferably taking input from consumer groups into account.
I went to the first (May 5) screening and I have to say (as a big fan of the TV show) I was very impressed. They change a few things (personalities, relationships, etc.), but by and large the movie fits very well with the TV show and extends the story in a way that actually makes a lot of sense. Also, the movie kicks ass.
Yeah, Alien Resurrection was a bit on the lame side (to put it mildly). I did get a kick out the Angel episode where they made reference to Alien Resurrection's lameness, though. At least the guy can laugh at himself.
Right. But I'm asking if there's a way to use the URL field to search like you would in mozilla (i.e. not by typing text into the search field at the right).
I've recently switched from mozilla to firefox and it's really frustrating not to be able to google search by typing my query into the url field and hitting the down arrow (like you would in mozilla). I'm sure this has been addressed before, but does anyone know how to make this work?
That's funny. I do something similar (I loan people my Firefly DVDs). I don't think I'd distance myself from someone just because they didn't get Firefly, but if they do get it, it's an instant "in" with me.
I think noise pollution could be a big problem for vehicles like skycar. I work next door to Moller's facility in Davis, CA and I can say from firsthand experience that when they're testing things, it can get quite noisy.
Still, it's cool to stand there with my fingers in my ears and gawk as they test it...
I don't think this would wipe out the whole human race. If the radiation burst only lasts 10 seconds, the gama rays will hit the half of the earth facing the direction the radiation came from. The other half of the earth will be shielded by... the earth. So probably it'll just wipe out... half of the human race.
The difference was that the main characters from the shows you mentioned would never have have kicked the bad guy into the ship's engine and killed him on a whim. Firefly is unique among SiFi TV shows because it comes closest to recreating the version of Star Wars where Han shoots Greedo first. Throw in the great writing that brought us Buffy the Vampire Slayer and you've got someting very unique. A show like that deserves at least two seasons in a good time slot to catch on.
I don't think this is a new species -- it expresses only one gene that normal zebrafish don't express. It can (probably) still breed with normal zebrafish and unless there's a reason the fluorescent trait confers some great advantage, it will be lost in a couple of generations. I think the agent that makes the fish glow is a protein (like GFP -- green fluorescent protein -- used in research labs for quite a while) and I would guess a zebrafish predator could metabolize it just like any other protein (as opposed to a case where the cloned gene coded for an enzyme that makes some strange chemical that acts as a poison and gives the zebrafish a competitive advantage).
When I first read the article I was kind of pissed off that these guys are making more money than I probably ever will. But then I thought, ok would I give up working in science/engineering for $300,000 to spend my life adjusting the braces of junior highschool kids. In effect, would I waste my life doing something I don't like for (admitedly) a lot of money when I can make a comfortable living doing what I like? Being a pilot or pro athlete would be cool for a while, but not nearly as cool as advancing science and technology. So if I wouldn't do most of those jobs -- even for a shitload of money -- I guess they're not really overpaid in my book.
Um, on second thought, mutual fund managers and CEOs are way overpaid. There's really no way to rationalize that.
The problem is, George knows the hard core fans will buy the movies no matter what he does. So as much as I love the original trilogy, the only way I can have any effect whatsoever on ol' George is to say screw it -- I'm sick of this crap and (as much as I'd like to) I'm never going to buy another non-pirated Star Wars movie again.
If he wants money, he should take a page out of Peter Jackson's book (as far as dealing with fans) -- I'm happy to fork over $50 a year for both versions of each LOTR movie.
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This is an excellent point. It's one thing to simulate a large number of neurons and an even larger number of synapses, but this is only the first small step toward simulating a real cortical column.
In order to simulate a mammalian cortical column, the weight and bias of each synapse needs determined (experimentally or by simulation through trial and error) relative to the other synapses in that column (and there are probably tens of millions of synapses in a column consisting of 70,000 neurons).
This doesn't even take into account the fact that we don't really know how the input to or output from most of these columns is structured.
Yep, I'm right there with you. That's the one and only reason I still use yahoo instead of gmail. And I'm afraid gmail won't implement that feature anytime soon.
They're not so bad to eat over a keyboard, but when you get the frosting on your fingers and try to type, it isn't pretty.
I've read that Earth's magnetic field is getting weaker and will soon reverse its polarity. I wonder if a weakening magnetic field is more susceptible to these kinds of solar flares. (i.e. a normal flare results in a larger perturbation of Earth's magnetic field.)
Don't forget about ketchup. Yes, why not enjoy some ketchup? Yes, ketchup has natural mellowing agents that help you cope with everything from duplicate posts to the MPAA...
Good point.
I'd add that new technology makes the ratings system more and more obsolete every day. Instead of using lawsuits to hold on to an outdated business model, the networks and MPAA should come up with a long term solution that takes technological innovation into account. Preferably taking input from consumer groups into account.
I went to the first (May 5) screening and I have to say (as a big fan of the TV show) I was very impressed. They change a few things (personalities, relationships, etc.), but by and large the movie fits very well with the TV show and extends the story in a way that actually makes a lot of sense. Also, the movie kicks ass.
Yeah, Alien Resurrection was a bit on the lame side (to put it mildly). I did get a kick out the Angel episode where they made reference to Alien Resurrection's lameness, though. At least the guy can laugh at himself.
If I recall correctly, ol' Joss makes the same point in the commentary for that episode.
Perfect. That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.
Right. But I'm asking if there's a way to use the URL field to search like you would in mozilla (i.e. not by typing text into the search field at the right).
I've recently switched from mozilla to firefox and it's really frustrating not to be able to google search by typing my query into the url field and hitting the down arrow (like you would in mozilla). I'm sure this has been addressed before, but does anyone know how to make this work?
I don't envy you. I can see you're going through the the same stages of grief I went through when I realized they were going to cancel Firefly.
Just take things one day at a time and hope they'll someday make Arrested Development into a movie.
That's funny. I do something similar (I loan people my Firefly DVDs). I don't think I'd distance myself from someone just because they didn't get Firefly, but if they do get it, it's an instant "in" with me.
That is insightful. I hadn't thought of that.
I do remember in the commentary Joss saying they put a lot of foreshadowing into the series they didn't get a chance to pay off.
I think noise pollution could be a big problem for vehicles like skycar. I work next door to Moller's facility in Davis, CA and I can say from firsthand experience that when they're testing things, it can get quite noisy.
Still, it's cool to stand there with my fingers in my ears and gawk as they test it...
I don't think this would wipe out the whole human race. If the radiation burst only lasts 10 seconds, the gama rays will hit the half of the earth facing the direction the radiation came from. The other half of the earth will be shielded by... the earth. So probably it'll just wipe out... half of the human race.
Still, if you do find the link, post it. I'd pay for more Firefly. Enterprise I could take or leave.
The difference was that the main characters from the shows you mentioned would never have have kicked the bad guy into the ship's engine and killed him on a whim. Firefly is unique among SiFi TV shows because it comes closest to recreating the version of Star Wars where Han shoots Greedo first. Throw in the great writing that brought us Buffy the Vampire Slayer and you've got someting very unique. A show like that deserves at least two seasons in a good time slot to catch on.
I don't think this is a new species -- it expresses only one gene that normal zebrafish don't express. It can (probably) still breed with normal zebrafish and unless there's a reason the fluorescent trait confers some great advantage, it will be lost in a couple of generations. I think the agent that makes the fish glow is a protein (like GFP -- green fluorescent protein -- used in research labs for quite a while) and I would guess a zebrafish predator could metabolize it just like any other protein (as opposed to a case where the cloned gene coded for an enzyme that makes some strange chemical that acts as a poison and gives the zebrafish a competitive advantage).
come on, guys -- it doesn't take a rocket scientist to.... uh..... nevermind.
I'm going to buy it the day it goes on sale. Maybe if enough of us buy the Firefly DVDs they'll bring that back, too.
When I first read the article I was kind of pissed off that these guys are making more money than I probably ever will. But then I thought, ok would I give up working in science/engineering for $300,000 to spend my life adjusting the braces of junior highschool kids. In effect, would I waste my life doing something I don't like for (admitedly) a lot of money when I can make a comfortable living doing what I like? Being a pilot or pro athlete would be cool for a while, but not nearly as cool as advancing science and technology. So if I wouldn't do most of those jobs -- even for a shitload of money -- I guess they're not really overpaid in my book.
Um, on second thought, mutual fund managers and CEOs are way overpaid. There's really no way to rationalize that.
The problem is, George knows the hard core fans will buy the movies no matter what he does. So as much as I love the original trilogy, the only way I can have any effect whatsoever on ol' George is to say screw it -- I'm sick of this crap and (as much as I'd like to) I'm never going to buy another non-pirated Star Wars movie again.
If he wants money, he should take a page out of Peter Jackson's book (as far as dealing with fans) -- I'm happy to fork over $50 a year for both versions of each LOTR movie.
Until OSX came out, Windows *was* better.