"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
This website lets you create a neural network to distinguish between strawberries and blueberries
I've watched 3Blue1Brown's excellent explainer video about neural networks a couple of times, but my understanding of what they are and how they work was greatly improved by Allison George's Neural Networks from Scratch. It's an interactive website that takes you through the process of building a neural net to separate strawberries from blueberries. If… READ THE REST
Circuit level simulation of 1972 arcade game Pong
Pong was created by Al Alcorn for Atari in 1972. Pong was made of circuits. Pong has now been implemented in Paul Falstad's Circuit Simulator, as ported to Javascript by Iain Sharp. So now you may watch the abstract wires glow and the dream electrons shine as you play or watch Pong on your pocket… READ THE REST
Computer simulation of Surfside tower collapse
When the Champlain Towers East building collapsed only a single low-quality security camera on a nearby tower captured the unfolding disaster. Along with a few other clues—a cameraphone clip showing water in the garage moments before, photos of rotting concrete and exposed rebar—it was crucial in helping build an early understanding of how the collapse… READ THE REST
Learn the best way to train your four-legged friends for $20
Want to have the best-behaved dog on the block? Thinking of starting a new career as a professional dog trainer? With The Essential 2022 Dog Training Bundle, you'll be on your way to better communicating with your furry friends in no time. Nip those behavioral issues in the bud with this diverse collection of training… READ THE REST
Seat up to 12 while saving space with $699 off this transforming table
If you want to be a good host during the next get-together at your place, you need enough space to seat all your guests. Sure, a snazzy 10-foot table would do the trick, but that would be downright excessive when guests aren't around. Not to mention, it would take up way too much space. That's… READ THE REST
Get this 11-course training bundle on ASL for just $35
ether it's with your voice or a silent but effective side-eye, humans are master communicators. And just like English, Spanish, or French, American Sign Language is another one of the many ways we can communicate with both loved ones, complete strangers, and even little kids. Even if you don't know anyone who uses ASL to… READ THE REST
