"Either we're going to create simulations that are indistinguishable from reality, or civilization will cease to exist," Musk says. (Recode)
More on the Simulation Argument here and here.
Elon Musk thinks we're probably living in a simulation
Check out Mdou Moctar, an outstanding self-taught guitarist who plays music that transcends borders and labels
Here's an artist you should know if you don't already: Mdou Moctar. He is an outstanding self-taught guitarist who plays music that transcends borders and labels. His website describes his eclectic musical style: Tuareg guitarist and songwriter Mdou Moctar boldly reforges contemporary Saharan music and "rock music" by melding Eddie Van Halen pyrotechnics, full-blast noise and guitar… READ THE REST
Incredibly satisfying video of a monstrously huge hammer smashing cars to bits
Angry? Wanna smash something? Well, watching this video might be almost as cathartic. Check out this video, "Giant Hammer vs. Cars," and watch a giant hammer smashing all kinds of vehicles, from a VW Beetle, to various trucks, to a forklift. They aren't real cars, they are from BeamNG.drive, a super-realistic vehicle simulation video game.… READ THE REST
3D billboards "getting crazier by the day"
I was scrolling Twitter yesterday and saw this video of a 3D billboard advertising Resident Evil that Joe Pompliano recently posted. Pompliano states, "These 3D billboards are getting crazier by the day." I have to agree. The billboard is amazing. Disturbing. Creepy. That creature escapes its cage and literally jumps out at you. Ok, not… READ THE REST
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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Studying has become incredibly unconventional, starting with doing everything online and continuing with giving textbooks the axe. So if you're ditching the stacks for a more modern way to focus on your… READ THE REST
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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. There are a ton of different hurdles, making getting an education from home difficult. Besides the apparent distractions, you don't have as many tools as you would find in the stacks. Bulk… READ THE REST
Get creative whenever the mood strikes with this smart digital pen and pad
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. While you do almost everything on your phone today, from buying groceries to finding out what that ex-buddy from high school is doing these days, there's nothing quite like putting pen to paper. Psychology… READ THE REST
