In a few months, this blog will turn 15 years of age. How time flies when one is thinking about consciousness and the brain! I think the 15-year mark is a good point at which to write a series of posts that synthesize many of the conclusions (including new ideas) that we have discussed regarding consciousness and the brain. I have concluded that a useful way in which to divide up the conclusions is to present them in terms of three stages of processing in the brain: Stage 1: Unconscious processes preceding, and giving rise to, the construction of the “conscious field”; Stage 2: The conscious field; and Stage 3: Unconscious processes following, and reacting to, the conscious field. These three stages are qualitatively different from each other, and each has unique properties and principles of operation.

Consciousness and Its Three Stages of Processing

Many strengths accrue later in life that serve to enrich writing. Problem-solving gets better with age because our internal library of experiences broadens over time. Wisdom is the product of a long and interesting life that informs and strengthens our writing. Why take up writing in your later years when...

Writing: A Tonic for Aging Brains

Quantum physics offers a fascinating metaphor for the mind, an intriguing lens through which to view and understand thoughts, emotions, and experiences. As you leap from one thread to another below (in no particular order), may you find greater acceptance of your own contradictions and a deeper appreciation for the beautiful mystery of being human. Let's begin.

Uncertain Selves and the Quantum-Like Fabric of Awareness

A new study revealed an unexpected twist in the human-versus-machine debate: people prefer AI rulings over those of humans—at least when it comes to making tough calls on money matters. But before handing over the keys to our finances, some serious red flags are waving. Marina Chugunova and Wolfgang...

People Prefer Being ‘Ruled’ By AI Over Humans: Study

There is a growing trend to use AI and sophisticated robots as companions for older people with dementia. Social robots could offer comfort and counteract loneliness but can't build human connection or belonging. Without proper foresight and care, these technologies can have unintended consequences. When I went on tour for...

The Ethics of Giving Robots to People With Dementia

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Quantum computing has the potential to provide insights into profound questions about the universe, such as how space-time emerges from fundamental quantum processes. This capability is particularly valuable because many of these processes are currently beyond our reach with classical computational methods. The concept of emergent space-time suggests that our...

Quantum Physicist John Preskill Explores Information as Fundamental Reality

Kindness is a powerful force that can brighten someone's day. Telling someone, "You make a difference," affirms their value and impact on the world around them. "I appreciate you" is a heartfelt acknowledgment of someone's presence and contributions to your life. Do you ever feel like you've deprived yourself and...

The 3 Kindest Things You Can Say to Someone

I'll admit that the title of their June 8 research paper — ChatGPT Is Bullshit — in the journal Ethics and Information Technology, is what got me to download and read the 10-page report by three lecturers at the University of Glasgow: Joe Slater, James Humphries and Michael Townsen Hicks.

Calling BS on AI Hallucinations, YouTube Transcripts Co-opted by Big Tech as Training Fodder

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

Dreams about lost loved ones are common. Carl Jung saw dreams as a mystical experience that allowed us to process and grow from loss. Dream journaling is an activity some employ to remember and reflect on dreams. In a recent dream, I sat on a marble slab near the fireplace,...

On Grief, Dreams, and Remembering

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ARTIFICIAL intelligence may find a niche in industries like policing and teaching - and in some ways it's already happening. As businesses prioritize productivity and strive to cut costs, AI is seen as an easy way to streamline tasks and eliminate the reliance on human workers. However, there are downsides...

Robo-cops watching your every move and Matrix-style machines that teach themselves – scariest AI breakthroughs incoming

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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Dystopian Kurzweil: As Big Tech continues frantically pushing AI development and funding, many users have become concerned about the outcome and dangers of the latest AI advancements. However, one man is more than sold on AI's ability to bring humanity to its next evolutionary level.

Transhumanist author predicts artificial super-intelligence, immortality, and the Singularity by 2045

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotique, or ISIR, has received the first delivery of Enchanted Tools’ Miroka robot. Enchanted Tools is a French startup attempting to bring a new social robot to market that is cute and engaging. We first reported about Enchanted Tools at CES...

Enchanted Tools delivers Mirokaï social robot to first customer

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History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

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Google DeepMind introduced two new artificial intelligence (AI) models and said they correctly answered four out of six questions in a math competition that has become a benchmark measuring the capabilities of AI systems. The new AI models are a reinforcement-learning based system for formal math reasoning called AlphaProof and...

Google DeepMind: New AI Models Can Earn Silver Medal in Math Olympiad

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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The Silent Revolution: When AI Starts Talking to Itself

Imagine a world where the most groundbreaking conversations aren't happening in boardrooms or laboratories but in the silent hum of data centers. A world where artificial...

The Silent Revolution: When AI Starts Talking to Itself

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