In Dartmouth, New Hampshire, 1956, computer scientist John McCarthy coins the term “Artificial Intelligence”, in a conference room, proposing a study into the potential for computers to achieve levels of thought equivalent to humans. The study revolves around the conjecture that if “every aspect of learning or any other feature of intelligence can in principle […]
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Best of TED: Are computers really the future of growing food?
Caleb Harper’s TEDtalk “This computer will grow your food in the future” discusses Harper’s work in the development of new agricultural systems to explore the future of food and its growth. Harper is the Principal Investigator and Director of the Open Agriculture Initiative, designed as an open-source data system to create a collaborative food network […]
A window into the world of Mac
[dropcap size=small bg_color=”#5e9cd4″]I[/dropcap]’m sure most will remember Apple’s “Get a Mac” advertising campaign back from 2006. It played upon most of the stereotypical conceptions of Windows and Mac OS, characterising a PC as a polite, formal, yet somewhat slow man and “Mac” as a more stylish, speedy and down-to-earth character. In recent years, the stereotypes […]
Digital D.I.Y
For many of us, building your own computer sounds about as daunting as climbing cardiac hill. With jelly legs. And with a hangover. But, in reality, putting together your own computer has never been as easy before as it is today. In fact, it really is the only option for your next Facebook machine: building your own […]