metapsyche @metapsyche@qoto.org

So I heard... The Universe Is Expanding Much Faster Than It Should Be.
I think we should also be aiming to expand our minds, and also try to colonize other planets, because otherwise...overpopulation.

https://www.sciencealert.com/new-measurements-of-the-expansion-of-the-universe-confirm-something-is-definitely-awry

This is interesting indeed.
Engineers Create New Material that Mimics the Metabolism of Living Organisms. scientists created lifelike material powered by artificial metabolism. The autonomous machines also competed in a lab-race!

https://interestingengineering.com/engineers-create-new-material-that-behaves-like-a-lifeform

Any progress in antioxidant research is always a good thing.
Graphene quantum dots drawn from common coal may be the basis for an effective antioxidant for people who suffer traumatic brain injuries, strokes or heart attacks.

https://phys.org/news/2019-04-scientists-coal-derived-dots-effective-antioxidant.html

Celebrate Earth Day With The Greatest Images Of Our Planet From Space
Our planet is rare, precious, and fragile. It's up to all of us to be its steward.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2019/04/22/celebrate-earth-day-with-the-greatest-images-of-our-planet-from-space/

This is heartbreaking.
Nusrat Jahan Rafi was Burned to death for reporting sexual harassment. We need to keep on fighting the evil in this world wrought by humanity. Justice for this brave girl.

https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-asia-47947117

The connection between gut and brain gains more evidence based on the results of this study. Autism symptoms reduced nearly 50% via Microbiota Transfer.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-04/asu-asr040819.php

I'm still quite skeptical: Electrical jolts to brain restored memory of elderly to that of 20-year-old. Older adults did better on a memory test, but real-world benefits are unclear.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/04/brain-jolts-revive-memory-in-elderly-turning-clock-back-four-decades/

I disagree with Erisology and I argue against it :)

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/04/erisology-the-science-of-arguing-about-everything/586534/

This is my best and only Optimus Prime action figure. Studio Series 38. Great engineering on this one! Never have I been so excited of having this classic Optimus, an old man that I am now. A great nod to the 80's, my generation!

This artist, Tu Bui was responsible for the concept artworks for my favorite game, Titanfall.

https://www.artstation.com/2buiart

Physics Is Pointing Inexorably to Mind.
Information realism has some surprising implications

https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/physics-is-pointing-inexorably-to-mind/

Atheism Is Inconsistent with the Scientific Method, Prize-Winning Physicist Says

In conversation, the 2019 Templeton Prize winner does not pull punches on the limits of science, the value of humility and the irrationality of nonbelief

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/atheism-is-inconsistent-with-the-scientific-method-prize-winning-physicist-says/

The Surprising Reason Zebras Have Stripes

By putting black-and-white coats on horses, a new study shows that the pattern discourages biting flies from landing.

https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/02/why-do-zebras-have-stripes-flies/583114/

#patterns

i'm enjoying aircraft designs in Orbital (by Sylvain Runberg). Been reading the series for the past days.

Infoporn: 100 Years of Sci-Fi, Explored

Using data scraping, network analysis, and machine learning, the Science Fiction Concept Corpus includes more than 2,600 books written since 1900.

https://www.wired.com/story/infoporn-100-years-of-sci-fi-explored/

Man, this is so stupid.
$190 Million in Crypto Gone Forever after QuadrigaCX's CEO dies. Sheez.

https://www.ccn.com/190m-gone-how-canada-biggest-bitcoin-exchange-lost-it/

I believe that AI will ultimately become self aware, although not in the way we imagine (not in the same way as our brain implements consciousness)

https://www.techspot.com/news/78519-self-aware-machines-wont-science-fiction-much-longer.html

Gum disease–causing bacteria could spur Alzheimer’s Disease.

the bacteria that cause gum disease are present in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s, not just in their mouths.

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/01/gum-disease-causing-bacteria-could-spur-alzheimer-s

My first #Diaclone came in today. I'm very happy with the quality!
Yup, I collect mechs and #mecha. I also make my own mech robots.

Machine learning leads mathematicians to unsolvable problem

Simple artificial-intelligence problem puts researchers up against a logical paradox discovered by famed mathematician Kurt Gödel.

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-00083-3

#patterns