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Sorting
by tim on Feb.02, 2010, under Uncategorized
We’re currently studying sorting algorithms. I found this really cool website that shows animations of different sorts on different initial data sets.
http://www.sorting-algorithms.com/
Check it out.
Randy Pausch: Time Management
by tim on Aug.11, 2009, under College Hacks, Uncategorized
Optical Illusions
by tim on Jun.18, 2009, under Uncategorized
Optical Illusions are interesting in general. They’re very interesting to the AI scientist because they indicate that the connection between the sensory organs of the brain and conscious awareness doesn’t behave in an intuitive way. This Powerpoint presentation takes you through some rather powerful illusions. I hope you enjoy.
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Welcome!
We live in a very exciting time! Technological advancements continue to move forward at an increasing rate. If you read any decent amount of Verner Vinge or Ray Kurzweil, you'll come to understand the Law of Accelerating Returns. The idea is that every innovation feeds the engine of change causing it to move at a rate that increases over time. These gentlemen assert that the speed at which change accelerates is not linear, but exponential. It is thought, then, that we live at the bend in the curve just waiting for that near vertical take-off. What will happen then? Will it be change for the positive? For it to be so, we have to set the precedents now. History has shown that technology will be used for maleficent purposes. We must learn from this and work towards infusing our research with ethics.
