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Image of the Day: The Six Epochs of Life

Image of the Day: The Six Epochs of Life | Science News | Scoop.it
The Six Epochs of Life are futurist's Ray Kurzweil’s interpretation of evolution from the Big Bang to the Singularity and, like the subject matter, the mural itself evolved over time. The path and flashes of light are meant to represent...
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Will You Live Forever—or until Your Next Software Release—by Uploading Your Brain into a Computer?

Will You Live Forever—or until Your Next Software Release—by Uploading Your Brain into a Computer? | Science News | Scoop.it
Neurons of the retina
Ray Kurzweil and other so-called transhumanists have promised that in coming decades we will be able to transfer a digital copy of ...

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Your Life is an Algorithm, Your Brain is an Operating System | Endless Innovation | Big Think

Your Life is an Algorithm, Your Brain is an Operating System | Endless Innovation | Big Think | Science News | Scoop.it

Ever wondered how you were supposed to keep up with the never-ending stream of content and data in your life? Not to worry, the elves of the Internet are busy at work, creating everything from magical little algorithms that automatically execute basic tasks to sophisticated utility apps that run in the background, taking care of all the minutiae in your daily life. Forget about hiring a personal assistant, you can “hire” off-the-shelf algorithms and digital apps that do all the heavy lifting for you. If that doesn't work, just ask Siri. Your life is an algorithm, your brain is an operating system, now go get some sleep.

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