will be mimicking the actual communication between the neurons. One problem that springs to mind is that many neurons will behave differently when presented different concentrations of the same neurotransmitter. This will be difficult to represent with an 'on-off' electrical switch. I think the idea is great though. Systems biology and model neural circuits will become excellent models systems for biologists
Perhaps the patient simply had a low titer of virus in his blood serum. Many of the tests used today are very sensitive, but still will only show positive results if the virus titer is above the 20units/L. Also, the blood level of viremia is not commensurate to level of the virus in the reproductive tract. Patients on combination therapy often experience this phenomenon, and falsely believe they are not capable of passing on the infection.
Be wary of Dr. Duesberg who claims that HIV is not the causative agent of AIDs. He will surely use this man as evidence to support his hypothesis that AIDs is caused by drug abuse, malnutrition and other social problems. He has already cozened leaders of many African nations into believing his lies, and subsequently reversed many of the HIV prevention measures established by the hard work of thousands.
Civilization is a part of evolution, albeit a social evolution. Just as man evolved an upright gait, an opposable thumb and the ability to use tools, civilization is a product of evolution. Aristotle outlines the tendency of man to form a civilisation in 'The Politics'. He claims that man evolves to start a family, a household and subsequently a city to fill his needs. This 'social evolution' occurs at a pace that is much faster than biological evolution. A cursory analysis of the obesity problem in the States provides an example. Humans are 'engineered' to be constantly in motion and eating an omnivorous diet. Humans get fat when the diet is comprised of twinkies and exercise is limited to the walk to the car. The body craves fattening food because it was rare when our biochemical pathways evolved, but provided a large amount of energy.
The biological driving force behind evolution, the desire to mate, has not been eliminated or made commensurate to social evolution. Civilisation allows many to survive and mate, perhaps this is a mechanism to keep the gene pool diverse.
Of course, none of this applies to slashdot readers, as we are clearly not human, but the archetype of the next generation
I think it is entirely apposite to assume that someone, somewhere might be attempting to file, given that half a million were affected. And given after everything that s/he has been through, perhaps someone at FEMA, maybe an IT person, would have the foresight to allow other browsers to be used. Your excuse that because many people may not be using a critical service at the moment, so it does not have to be a functional service is fatuous.
Clearly this is an underground city of freakishly prolific crabmen. They must be stockpiling arms and supplies to take over the Earth when human defenses are weakened due to Mars colonization efforts.
If the screen resolution would improve this would be great for e-books, and even better for e-newspapers. As a pseudo-hippy environmentalist, I think it would be great to reduce the paper used. Perhaps a NYTimes RSS feed to a larger and more clear version of this device?
Many scientific breakthroughs began as heretical views. Obviously this does not imply that all heretical views are scientific breakthroughs. However, an idea should not be derided as a quack because it is heretical. Even Galileo was forced to abjure his views that the Earth rotated around the sun. Any scientific idea, outlandish or otherwise, should be peer-reviewed, tested (as empirically as possible, whether it be by laboratory means, or otherwise).
Science is also furthered by those disinterested in its outcome. Scientists seek knowledge and truth as such, not as a means. Some religions seek to explain what cannot be described (or has yet to be described) by science. It seems that once the religious beliefs are disproved by science, the religion becomes mythology. However, Christianity is now being used as a political tool, as a means to further an agenda. The first proto-Christian was Plato, who in Book X of the Republic described the Myth of Er. Briefly, the Myth of Er was a tool to be used to keep man just. Plato/Socrates referred to this myth as a noble lie, because although it was a lie, it served a noble purpose. Christianity has been used to justify many acts, even some that are antithetical to the values the religion preaches. Perhaps this is why Christianity is falling in popularity among most of Europe.
To complement your point, perhaps the problem stems, in part, from the commercialisation of movies and actors. Most Americans are more concerned with the plight of Brad and Jennifer, and not complex issues of greater importance. The movies have become about style, not substance. I suppose the same can be said of television shows. It is easier to watch the Donald Trump show than to view something for its aesthetic, or intellectual value. With exceptions, many actors are sought after because of their off-screen behavior, rather than their acting skills. Perhaps the commercialisation of actors, and the film genre is to blame for the downfall in the quality of movies. I recently viewed the Island, and was amazed at the amount of product placement and other forms of advertisement.
There are, of course, notable exceptions. Many of the exceptions even featured the movie stars, who were featured because of their acting skills, not their off screen behavior.
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will be mimicking the actual communication between the neurons. One problem that springs to mind is that many neurons will behave differently when presented different concentrations of the same neurotransmitter. This will be difficult to represent with an 'on-off' electrical switch. I think the idea is great though. Systems biology and model neural circuits will become excellent models systems for biologists
Perhaps the patient simply had a low titer of virus in his blood serum. Many of the tests used today are very sensitive, but still will only show positive results if the virus titer is above the 20units/L. Also, the blood level of viremia is not commensurate to level of the virus in the reproductive tract. Patients on combination therapy often experience this phenomenon, and falsely believe they are not capable of passing on the infection. Be wary of Dr. Duesberg who claims that HIV is not the causative agent of AIDs. He will surely use this man as evidence to support his hypothesis that AIDs is caused by drug abuse, malnutrition and other social problems. He has already cozened leaders of many African nations into believing his lies, and subsequently reversed many of the HIV prevention measures established by the hard work of thousands.
Civilization is a part of evolution, albeit a social evolution. Just as man evolved an upright gait, an opposable thumb and the ability to use tools, civilization is a product of evolution. Aristotle outlines the tendency of man to form a civilisation in 'The Politics'. He claims that man evolves to start a family, a household and subsequently a city to fill his needs. This 'social evolution' occurs at a pace that is much faster than biological evolution. A cursory analysis of the obesity problem in the States provides an example. Humans are 'engineered' to be constantly in motion and eating an omnivorous diet. Humans get fat when the diet is comprised of twinkies and exercise is limited to the walk to the car. The body craves fattening food because it was rare when our biochemical pathways evolved, but provided a large amount of energy. The biological driving force behind evolution, the desire to mate, has not been eliminated or made commensurate to social evolution. Civilisation allows many to survive and mate, perhaps this is a mechanism to keep the gene pool diverse. Of course, none of this applies to slashdot readers, as we are clearly not human, but the archetype of the next generation
I think it is entirely apposite to assume that someone, somewhere might be attempting to file, given that half a million were affected. And given after everything that s/he has been through, perhaps someone at FEMA, maybe an IT person, would have the foresight to allow other browsers to be used. Your excuse that because many people may not be using a critical service at the moment, so it does not have to be a functional service is fatuous.
Clearly this is an underground city of freakishly prolific crabmen. They must be stockpiling arms and supplies to take over the Earth when human defenses are weakened due to Mars colonization efforts.
If the screen resolution would improve this would be great for e-books, and even better for e-newspapers. As a pseudo-hippy environmentalist, I think it would be great to reduce the paper used. Perhaps a NYTimes RSS feed to a larger and more clear version of this device?
Many scientific breakthroughs began as heretical views. Obviously this does not imply that all heretical views are scientific breakthroughs. However, an idea should not be derided as a quack because it is heretical. Even Galileo was forced to abjure his views that the Earth rotated around the sun. Any scientific idea, outlandish or otherwise, should be peer-reviewed, tested (as empirically as possible, whether it be by laboratory means, or otherwise).
Science is also furthered by those disinterested in its outcome. Scientists seek knowledge and truth as such, not as a means. Some religions seek to explain what cannot be described (or has yet to be described) by science. It seems that once the religious beliefs are disproved by science, the religion becomes mythology. However, Christianity is now being used as a political tool, as a means to further an agenda. The first proto-Christian was Plato, who in Book X of the Republic described the Myth of Er. Briefly, the Myth of Er was a tool to be used to keep man just. Plato/Socrates referred to this myth as a noble lie, because although it was a lie, it served a noble purpose. Christianity has been used to justify many acts, even some that are antithetical to the values the religion preaches. Perhaps this is why Christianity is falling in popularity among most of Europe.
To complement your point, perhaps the problem stems, in part, from the commercialisation of movies and actors. Most Americans are more concerned with the plight of Brad and Jennifer, and not complex issues of greater importance. The movies have become about style, not substance. I suppose the same can be said of television shows. It is easier to watch the Donald Trump show than to view something for its aesthetic, or intellectual value. With exceptions, many actors are sought after because of their off-screen behavior, rather than their acting skills. Perhaps the commercialisation of actors, and the film genre is to blame for the downfall in the quality of movies. I recently viewed the Island, and was amazed at the amount of product placement and other forms of advertisement. There are, of course, notable exceptions. Many of the exceptions even featured the movie stars, who were featured because of their acting skills, not their off screen behavior.