While it's true that INTEGER in Oracle is treated as NUMBER(38), from a programming standpoint (and DDL standpoint) INTEGER is what one would use. Incidentally, NUMBER(38) doesn't mean that Oracle is allocating storage for 38 digits. The 38 indicates the maximum precision of the value.
Internally, Oracle stores NUMBER values as variable length values with leading (and trailing) zeros removed.
what type would you use for a 32-bit integer in Oracle?
Umm... INTEGER? (or maybe PLS_INTEGER if you want to be Oracle specific).
In any case, I really don't think the mapping of datatypes has anything to do with OR impedance mismatch. It has to do with how data structures are represented in code vs how data is stored in an RDBMS (OOD vs relational tables). For instance, the concept of inheritance does not exist in an RDBMS. While tables can be constructed to implement the concept, it's generally a bit of a kludge, a kludge that ORM middleware was invented to mask from the programmer, largely unsuccessfully IMO.
,..., point is, there'll be always jobs, you just have to find and adapt.
True. There may still be extremely low paying jobs for tasks that are simply too unnecessary to justify spending the capital on a robotic system - such as feeding (or burying) the 6 billion uneducated/unemployed meatbags that on longer serve a purpose other than to consume resources.
Right. Then just wait for the patent infringement suits to start rolling in. You can probably safely fork the language as long as you don't try to run the resulting binaries in a VM of any kind.
I've telecommuted for the last 15 years. I get to work around 5:30-6AM and work into the wee hours of the night most days. If I would have had to maintain that schedule onsite, I'd probably be dead by now and most certainly would have lost my marriage. Instead, I can work these hours, be there for the kids and wife as needed (though I often get bitched at for staying in my office too much), save on gas and clothing, save on food (just a walk to the kitchen) and still be available for emergencies 24/7 with the ability to get back online with just a few minutes notice.
Who can doubt the results of such a scientifically valid survey? Surely it must be accurate. My guess is most of those filling out the survey were doing it from their cubicles at work, pissed off that one of their co-workers was working from home.
Irregardless is an informal term commonly used in place of regardless or irrespective, which has caused controversy since it first appeared in the early twentieth century. Most dictionaries list it as "nonstandard" or "incorrect".
In truth though, as much as I enjoy/., I can't imagine spending the last 14 years posting stories - I'd go fricking MAD, so this probably a good thing. Maybe now you can have a life!
So you think I should have to give up the privacy in my own home before politicians should be required to be transparent?
I think you are the one who is confused.
BTW, I am quite familiar with these cameras having recently paid a fine because a portion of my back bumper was still in the intersection when the light turned red. The ticket came in the mail with about four different shots of the vehicle in which the passengers could clearly be seen. While it wasn't a problem for me, I can imaging a scenario where a spouse might get upset if one of the passengers was, well, shall we say inappropriate. The point is, what kind of country are we creating when we are spied on from every angle and our every movement recorded. You may be OK with that, but it gives me the creeps.
Jump the shark is what I said and what I meant. Modha has a reputation for over-hyping capabilities in order to drive up interest and ultimately additional R&D dollars. This is fine until the reality does not match the hype and AI gets a black eye over it.
it's a bit hard to understand what the point of this research is.
The (unstated) point is that there is a race afoot to be the first to develop a system that will achive AGI.
For the first time ever, we've entered an era where we are beginning to see hardware powerful enough to perform large scale cortical simulations. Not simple ANNs, but honest to god, biologically accurate simulations of full cortical columns.
Having said that, Modha's penchant for jumping the shark is well documented. Rather than insisting on nothing less than biologically accurate neural circuitry (as Markram and his Blue Brain project were implementing), Modha has taken the approach that biologically "inspired" is close enough and that massive scalability will result in the fastest route to AGI.
I know of at least three major, well funded projects attempting to reach human scale brain emulation/simulation, each with their own degree of biological accuracy. As more and more impressive results are showcased, expect more investment in R&D to follow from others (MS, Apple, Oracle, Google) as they will not want to be left behind.
Buckle you seat-belts folks. I do agree with Modha on one point, we are on the precipice of the "dawn of a new paradigm".
I'm sure this has been done before , or am I missing something here?
No, this has not been done before. The neurons being implemented here are (to a limited degree) far closer in functionality to a "real" neuron than a conventional neural net (which isn't really close at all). This project is IBM's takeaway from the Blue Brain project of a couple of years ago. Henry Markram and Modha had a parting of ways over how the neurons were to be implemented. Markram wanted the neurons to be as biologically accurate as possible (at the expense of performance) while Modha felt they were close enough and that scaling up the quantities was what was important. Only time will tell who was correct in the long run.
Judging by the documentation it doesn't even have access to the DOM..
Sure it does.
The Native Client module. This module uses the Pepper Library, included in the SDK, which provides the bridge between the Native Client module code and the web page JavaScript and DOM. Currently, the SDK supports the C and C++ languages. When compiled, the extension for this filename is.nexe.
Why hypocritical? AFAIK they've never claimed to be patent averse. What they've implied, and stuck to AFAIK, is that they would not use IP to bludgeon their competition. The recently stepped up attempts at acquiring a larger portfolio is clearly a defensive move as they are being assailed on several fronts. This is not to say that at some point they will not become just as "evil" as all other corporations and start suing everyone in sight, but so far they have not.
From the supplied (extremely complex) diagram I can see that Google put a great deal of effort into this. Looks like Google is finally learning to play the silly patent game like the rest of corporate America.
Google tried. It does have deep pockets, but there is a limit. They bid 1.9 Billion, then 2.6 Billion and finally 3.14 Billion (yes, PI!) for the Nortel patents, but they were outbid by the consortium who bid 4.5 Billion. Had they bid 4.6 Billion, the consortium would have surely upped the ante. There is no way Google could have outbid the likes of MS, Apple and Oracle. Their pockets aren't that deep.
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True. I get your point. A CHECK constraint would be needed to ensure the range was within -2**31 to 2**31.
Internally, Oracle stores NUMBER values as variable length values with leading (and trailing) zeros removed.
what type would you use for a 32-bit integer in Oracle?
Umm... INTEGER? (or maybe PLS_INTEGER if you want to be Oracle specific).
In any case, I really don't think the mapping of datatypes has anything to do with OR impedance mismatch. It has to do with how data structures are represented in code vs how data is stored in an RDBMS (OOD vs relational tables). For instance, the concept of inheritance does not exist in an RDBMS. While tables can be constructed to implement the concept, it's generally a bit of a kludge, a kludge that ORM middleware was invented to mask from the programmer, largely unsuccessfully IMO.
I just don't buy the idea that a CME can really effect my interne,,@#!@@$@#$@#NO CARRIER
I know that someone has to build those robots,
http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/may05/selfrep.ws.html
and someone else has to create the control software for those robots,
http://www.profactor.at/en/production/forschung-entwicklung/robotik-und-automation-bis-losgroesse-1/selbstprogrammierende-robotersysteme-fbirescope-flexpaint.html
and someone else has to provide the knowledge for those robots,
http://www.research.ibm.com/deepqa/deepqa.shtml
and someone else has to maintain those robots,
http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/may05/selfrep.ws.html
and if factory robots then someone else has to design the stuff those robots build,
http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/e/sac/meem/public/old_issue/vol02iss04/MEEM020404.pdf
and someone else has to oversee and control those robots
Wishful thinking. There may be one temporary job here - but only until it's recognized that the system can do a better job of monitoring itself. http://inventorspot.com/robot_demonstrates_self_awareness
, ..., point is, there'll be always jobs, you just have to find and adapt.
True. There may still be extremely low paying jobs for tasks that are simply too unnecessary to justify spending the capital on a robotic system - such as feeding (or burying) the 6 billion uneducated/unemployed meatbags that on longer serve a purpose other than to consume resources.
Right. Then just wait for the patent infringement suits to start rolling in. You can probably safely fork the language as long as you don't try to run the resulting binaries in a VM of any kind.
I've telecommuted for the last 15 years. I get to work around 5:30-6AM and work into the wee hours of the night most days. If I would have had to maintain that schedule onsite, I'd probably be dead by now and most certainly would have lost my marriage. Instead, I can work these hours, be there for the kids and wife as needed (though I often get bitched at for staying in my office too much), save on gas and clothing, save on food (just a walk to the kitchen) and still be available for emergencies 24/7 with the ability to get back online with just a few minutes notice.
Who can doubt the results of such a scientifically valid survey? Surely it must be accurate. My guess is most of those filling out the survey were doing it from their cubicles at work, pissed off that one of their co-workers was working from home.
Who do they think they are? Apple?
Irregardless
Irregardless is an informal term commonly used in place of regardless or irrespective, which has caused controversy since it first appeared in the early twentieth century. Most dictionaries list it as "nonstandard" or "incorrect".
This will be my last post as well...
PSYCHE!
Can't rid of me that easy!
In truth though, as much as I enjoy /., I can't imagine spending the last 14 years posting stories - I'd go fricking MAD, so this probably a good thing. Maybe now you can have a life!
Best of luck - see you in the funny papers.
So you think I should have to give up the privacy in my own home before politicians should be required to be transparent?
I think you are the one who is confused.
BTW, I am quite familiar with these cameras having recently paid a fine because a portion of my back bumper was still in the intersection when the light turned red. The ticket came in the mail with about four different shots of the vehicle in which the passengers could clearly be seen. While it wasn't a problem for me, I can imaging a scenario where a spouse might get upset if one of the passengers was, well, shall we say inappropriate. The point is, what kind of country are we creating when we are spied on from every angle and our every movement recorded. You may be OK with that, but it gives me the creeps.
I'd like to see cameras installed in all elected officials offices.
Jump the shark is what I said and what I meant. Modha has a reputation for over-hyping capabilities in order to drive up interest and ultimately additional R&D dollars. This is fine until the reality does not match the hype and AI gets a black eye over it.
it's a bit hard to understand what the point of this research is.
The (unstated) point is that there is a race afoot to be the first to develop a system that will achive AGI.
For the first time ever, we've entered an era where we are beginning to see hardware powerful enough to perform large scale cortical simulations. Not simple ANNs, but honest to god, biologically accurate simulations of full cortical columns.
Having said that, Modha's penchant for jumping the shark is well documented. Rather than insisting on nothing less than biologically accurate neural circuitry (as Markram and his Blue Brain project were implementing), Modha has taken the approach that biologically "inspired" is close enough and that massive scalability will result in the fastest route to AGI.
I know of at least three major, well funded projects attempting to reach human scale brain emulation/simulation, each with their own degree of biological accuracy. As more and more impressive results are showcased, expect more investment in R&D to follow from others (MS, Apple, Oracle, Google) as they will not want to be left behind.
Buckle you seat-belts folks. I do agree with Modha on one point, we are on the precipice of the "dawn of a new paradigm".
I'm sure this has been done before , or am I missing something here?
No, this has not been done before. The neurons being implemented here are (to a limited degree) far closer in functionality to a "real" neuron than a conventional neural net (which isn't really close at all). This project is IBM's takeaway from the Blue Brain project of a couple of years ago. Henry Markram and Modha had a parting of ways over how the neurons were to be implemented. Markram wanted the neurons to be as biologically accurate as possible (at the expense of performance) while Modha felt they were close enough and that scaling up the quantities was what was important. Only time will tell who was correct in the long run.
... as if there were no threat from a comet named "eLenin"!
They were going to call it iLenin, but Apple threatened to sue.
That #include should have been
#include <cstdarg>
#include
using std::va_list;
va_list list; // for storing information needed by va_start
va_start( list, count );
for ( int i = 1; i <= count; i++ )
total += va_arg( list, double );
va_end( list );
Judging by the documentation it doesn't even have access to the DOM..
Sure it does.
The Native Client module. This module uses the Pepper Library, included in the SDK, which provides the bridge between the Native Client module code and the web page JavaScript and DOM. Currently, the SDK supports the C and C++ languages. When compiled, the extension for this filename is .nexe.
Why hypocritical? AFAIK they've never claimed to be patent averse. What they've implied, and stuck to AFAIK, is that they would not use IP to bludgeon their competition. The recently stepped up attempts at acquiring a larger portfolio is clearly a defensive move as they are being assailed on several fronts. This is not to say that at some point they will not become just as "evil" as all other corporations and start suing everyone in sight, but so far they have not.
This is a great defense fans have invented here for Google.
We should patent it then!
From the supplied (extremely complex) diagram I can see that Google put a great deal of effort into this. Looks like Google is finally learning to play the silly patent game like the rest of corporate America.
Caviar prices took a dramatic plunge on the futures markets today...
Google tried. It does have deep pockets, but there is a limit. They bid 1.9 Billion, then 2.6 Billion and finally 3.14 Billion (yes, PI!) for the Nortel patents, but they were outbid by the consortium who bid 4.5 Billion. Had they bid 4.6 Billion, the consortium would have surely upped the ante. There is no way Google could have outbid the likes of MS, Apple and Oracle. Their pockets aren't that deep.