The blue brain project is already simulating a cluster of 10,000 neurons known as a neucortical column. Althought quite good already (in terms of biological realism), their simulation model is still incomplete with a few more years work to get the neurons working like in real life. With more computational power to increase neuron count and better models they will be able to one day simulate an entire mammalian brain.
The lack of weighty subjects ceased being a problem in the video game industry many years ago, when Tomb Raider's Lara Croft gave us not one but two weighty subjects to consider. I think you've missed the point. While gaming may be... I think you've missed the point. However, it is slashdot after all, so you're excused:)
Silverlight is malware? Does that accusation come with some kind of proof? Nope, sorry, I was just trolling because Microsoft was made me install Silverlight under false pretences, ie, before listing the terms and conditions of the application that required Silverlight. In all fairness, I had a quick look at Silverlight 2.0, looks good, includes the CLR and.NET framework 3.0 etc.
>> A true joystick is much bigger, and is grasped in your entire hand -- usually, fairly comfortably.
> That's what she said.
I have one in the middle of my laptop keyboard, and I twiddle it with my finger.
Oh, and "there", "their", and "they're" are three different words, with significantly different meanings. Learn to tell them apart, and people won't have to believe that the American Public School System (as if there were such a thing) has failed in its (purported) design purpose. I was just about to write how the USA is not the only country on earth, you insensitive clod. However, I then realised that you're comment only pertains to the USA.
Nope, the villains will be open-source using anarchists who use open source software to spread viruses. The heroes will only use properly licensed proprietary software, will say negative things about free software and reverse engineering, and will pay homage in a ritualized way to Microsoft 5 times a day. Finally a comic where the main heroes/protagonists will be ridiculed, and the villians will triumph in the hearts of readers. It is like making a "The Matrix" story where the Smiths are the heroes and the hackers are the villians.
Microsoft does invest a lot of money in research. But what they are spending pales in comparison to all the work by other people that they are building on. This is true for almost all research done anywhere.
Hold it Robovie! Consider this: You are programmed to help the lost. But many of those you try to help are in fact, not lost. I submit to you, that you cannot find your way to only those that are lost, and logically, you are actually lost.
But this will only work if head wasn't built with paradox-absorbing crumple-zones.
You're on thin ice, man. Next you'll be telling us you played sports in high school, and you spend your Friday nights "out" (whatever the hell THAT means) instead of upgrading to Linux kernel version 2.6.23.141592653589793238. Score yourself to see how much of a nerd you are, give yourself...
+1 point if you noticed his linux kernel version has PI in it,
+1 point if you checked if his PI was correct against wiki,
+10 points if you can automatically see if his PI is correct from memory,
+50 points if you can continue with more decimal places from memory.
I've wanted this ever since I watched the Olympics and realized how bored I was. Putting people who won the genetic lottery into similar training programs and seeing who comes out on top isn't that interesting to me. But pushing people 'beyond' their natural limits, and in the process potentially expanding the meaning of being human and the possibilities for the species at large...that's interesting. Every so often, a post deserves a 6.
We pass up the fancy-schmancy ice cream makers and make paint-can ice cream:
1) Fill paint can with ice water/salt
2) Fill ziplock bag with ice cream ingredients
3) Ziplock bag into paint can, pound on lid
4) Let kids play soccer with it
5) Eat and enjoy! How do expect kids play soccer with a metal can filled with water? You'd need a Podiatrist and a Pediatrician... I always forget which is which, but in this case I got away with it since both apply:)
Ridiculous article?? I think not! Did you notice the google adds? Let us examine the steps:
1) Create a somewhat beleivable article that is very attractive.
2) Put google adds on it.
3) Post the article on slashdot.
4) Profit.
Sounds pretty meaningless and shalow to me. Sex is a _lot_ more than just 'getting off'. Help, help!! There's a GIRL posting on slashdot!! Meh, a girl that hasn't had an orgasm yet.
will also show whether someone inside a house is looking to harm you, because if they are, their heart rate will be raised will also show whether someone inside a house is looking to harm you, because if they are, they will be in your house.
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The blue brain project is already simulating a cluster of 10,000 neurons known as a neucortical column. Althought quite good already (in terms of biological realism), their simulation model is still incomplete with a few more years work to get the neurons working like in real life. With more computational power to increase neuron count and better models they will be able to one day simulate an entire mammalian brain.
Had to install that Silverlight malware before I could read the terms and conditions. Damn, should've just read the /. comments first.
>> A true joystick is much bigger, and is grasped in your entire hand -- usually, fairly comfortably. > That's what she said. I have one in the middle of my laptop keyboard, and I twiddle it with my finger.
Artificial barriers? See Hanlon's razor.
Slurm Queen: Yes! Which is why we'll market it as New Slurm. Then, when everyone hates it, we'll bring back Slurm Classic, and make billions!
For more detail, including the citation of the paper, see this http://www.primidi.com/2008/02/03.html
What is ./ and what do you do?
Hold it Robovie! Consider this: You are programmed to help the lost. But many of those you try to help are in fact, not lost. I submit to you, that you cannot find your way to only those that are lost, and logically, you are actually lost.
But this will only work if head wasn't built with paradox-absorbing crumple-zones.
On the (perhaps slightly off) topic of Scientology, why the hell does "Heath Ledger" translate to "Tom Cruise" for English->Spanish?
+1 point if you noticed his linux kernel version has PI in it,
+1 point if you checked if his PI was correct against wiki,
+10 points if you can automatically see if his PI is correct from memory,
+50 points if you can continue with more decimal places from memory.
1) Fill paint can with ice water/salt
2) Fill ziplock bag with ice cream ingredients
3) Ziplock bag into paint can, pound on lid
4) Let kids play soccer with it
5) Eat and enjoy! How do expect kids play soccer with a metal can filled with water? You'd need a Podiatrist and a Pediatrician... I always forget which is which, but in this case I got away with it since both apply
Sweet, then we can play "running the strips".
I want to be able to moderate articles. Especially ones like this.
Ridiculous article?? I think not! Did you notice the google adds? Let us examine the steps:
1) Create a somewhat beleivable article that is very attractive.
2) Put google adds on it.
3) Post the article on slashdot.
4) Profit.
I can cram almost 100% of the universe into my computer:
"".invert();
Only available to about 4% of the population, ie, you have to be a US citizen.
Don't try to solve it.
A fully-stated problem
embodies its solution. P=NP?