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Futurism

Wild New Paper Claims Human Brain Doesn’t Produce Consciousness

"Nothing in science explains how three pounds of matter... can love, hate, dream, imagine, fear or hope for its future." The post Wild New Paper Claims Human Brain Doesn't Produce Consciousness appeared first on Futurism.

1 hour ago

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Wild New Paper Claims Human Brain Doesn’t Produce Consciousness

Futurism

We Are Admittedly Creeped Out by These Chunks of Human Brain Matter That Have Lived Longer Than a Toddler

Apart from being creepy, they serve an important purpose. The post We Are Admittedly Creeped Out by These Chunks of Human Brain Matter That Have Lived Longer Than a Toddler appeared first on Futurism.

5 hours ago

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We Are Admittedly Creeped Out by These Chunks of Human Brain Matter That Have Lived Longer Than a Toddler

Singularity HUB

We May Be Wrong About How the Brain Stores Memory

In a new study, mice recovered their memories by regrowing brain connections lost during artificial hibernation. The post We May Be Wrong About How the Brain Stores Memory appeared first on SingularityHub.

1 hour ago

Singularity HUB

We May Be Wrong About How the Brain Stores Memory

Futurism

Google AI Giving Staggeringly Racist “Advice” About Being Alone With Certain Groups of People

"Leave the area or call emergency services right away." The post Google AI Giving Staggeringly Racist "Advice" About Being Alone With Certain Groups of People appeared first on Futurism.

22 hours ago

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Google AI Giving Staggeringly Racist “Advice” About Being Alone With Certain Groups of People

Futurism

The Economy Is So Bad That People Are Using Klarna for Rent and Utilities

"It’s a roller-coaster ride, up and down — I can't afford to have an emergency." The post The Economy Is So Bad That People Are Using Klarna for Rent and Utilities appeared first on Futurism.

23 hours ago

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The Economy Is So Bad That People Are Using Klarna for Rent and Utilities

New York Times Science

Lake Powell Hits Lowest Level On Record As Water Crisis Continues

Levels in Lakes Mead and Powell have not been so low since 1957, underscoring a water crisis that plagues seven states that rely on the Colorado River.

2 days ago

New York Times Science

Lake Powell Hits Lowest Level On Record As Water Crisis Continues

Futurism

Flock Is Quietly Selling Powerful Drones That Scan License Plates From the Sky

It's the company's "fastest growing business unit." The post Flock Is Quietly Selling Powerful Drones That Scan License Plates From the Sky appeared first on Futurism.

2 hours ago

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Flock Is Quietly Selling Powerful Drones That Scan License Plates From the Sky

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Flock Says It’s “Taking a Break” From Responding to Media Requests

"Our media team is currently touching grass." The post Flock Says It's "Taking a Break" From Responding to Media Requests appeared first on Futurism.

1 day ago

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Flock Says It’s “Taking a Break” From Responding to Media Requests

Futurism

Cop Used Electrocution Gloves to Subdue High School Student in Special Education Program

"We are constantly seeking ways to keep the public and police officers safe through innovations like G.L.O.V.E." The post Cop Used Electrocution Gloves to Subdue High School Student in Special Education Program appeared first on Futurism.

3 hours ago

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Cop Used Electrocution Gloves to Subdue High School Student in Special Education Program

Futurism

Teen Boys Are Using Meta Glasses to Harass and Bully Girls at High Schools and Middle Schools

"I'm about to break those glasses." The post Teen Boys Are Using Meta Glasses to Harass and Bully Girls at High Schools and Middle Schools appeared first on Futurism.

2 days ago

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Teen Boys Are Using Meta Glasses to Harass and Bully Girls at High Schools and Middle Schools