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Have you seen a tweet from Grimes making fun of her former partner, Elon Musk, for saying that wealthy ex-wives are destroying Western civilization? The Grimes tweet is fake. The musician didn’t actually poke fun at Musk over the comment. The Musk tweet, on the other hand, is completely real.Mr. Tweet Fumbles Super Bowl Tweet“’Super rich ex-wives who hate their former spouse’ should filed be listed among ‘Reasons that Western Civilization died,’” the billionaire SpaceX CEO tweeted on Wednesday.Musk’s very real tweet was a…

Years ago, in a philosophy class, I remember learning that our brains are fundamentally logic-making machines designed to seek patterns in everything we observe. But the brain is also a machine capable of turning on itself. One by Mansoor Khan is a fascinating journey through similar haunts. Its protagonist Abhay, a once-celebrated genetic engineer, formulates a theory that challenges the very bedrock of modern civilization. The central thrust of this theory, which he refers to as One, is that most modern global issues…

Feb. 5, 2024 3 AM PT To the editor: I have felt for some time that a driving force in the fracturing of our society is that too many of us have ascribed to the once-abhorrent view that the ends justify the means. I was therefore disappointed to read USC environmental studies professor Shannon Gibson’s op-ed article that attempts to justify attacks on historically important art in the name of advancing climate change goals. Those who embrace an “ends” perspective should bear in mind that it has often been misused…

While Palworld does take a lot of cues from its obvious inspiration, Pokemon, it isn’t simply a clone. Apart from catching and battling colorful monsters of various types, this is also a survival game with tons of building and crafting elements. Most of the early items you can craft will need basic materials, but when you start getting to the good stuff, Ancient Civilization Parts will be required more and more. While there are a few ways to get this resource, it isn’t easy to come by and won’t happen naturally for…

January 11, 20244min readTraces of an ancient civilization that had a unique urban infrastructure with cities set amid fields have been rediscovered in the AmazonBy Kiona N. SmithA complex of rectangular earth platforms of a site called Nijiamanch along the cliff edge of the Upano riverbed in Ecuador. Credit: “Two Thousand Years of Garden Urbanism in the Upper Amazon," by Stéphen Rostain et al., in Science, Vol. 383. Published online January 11, 2024Archaeologists recently rediscovered the long-hidden traces of an…

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… leads the pack of new titles coming to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe/ Premium catalogue, this month. Starting September 19, all higher-tier PS Plus members can delve into a post-apocalyptic realm where machines and androids are stuck in a proxy war, and follow a brother's quest to cure his sister Yonah from a life-threatening disease. Fight back sickness-ridden monstrosities through a customisable blend of magic and swordplay, all the while accompanied by a talking book. NieR…

Lero and University College Cork are conducting a ten-minute survey to understand public opinions on AI and software, focusing on concerns such as biases and ethical implications. The study aims to highlight the public’s role in driving responsible AI development.Researchers are conducting a public survey to gauge opinions on artificial intelligence (AI) and software in general, aiming to better understand public perceptions, fears, and hopes about AI’s impact on society.Will artificial intelligence (AI) end civilization?…

Firaxis Games is the latest video game studio to be hit with layoffs. The studio is known for games such as XCOM and Marvel's Midnight Suns.In a statement, a Firaxis spokesperson said it was due to a "sharpening of focus, enhancements of efficiencies, and an alignment of our talent against our highest priorities." According to Axios, about 30 employees were eliminated from their positions.Earlier this year, Midnight Suns creative director Jake Solomon and Firaxis studio head Steve Martin left the studio.…

Anna Tong / Reuters: A poll of 4,415 US adults finds 61% believe AI could threaten civilization and 66%+ are concerned over negative effects; 70% of Trump voters were concerned — The swift growth of artificial intelligence technology could put the future of humanity at risk, according to most Americans surveyed … Anna Tong / Reuters: A poll of 4,415 US adults finds 61% believe AI could threaten civilization and 66%+ are concerned over negative effects; 70% of Trump voters were…

via Buena Vista Adapting any form of popular source material presents plenty of risks, with the creative team tasked with bringing something beloved by so many into live-action having to strike the delicate balance between appealing to general audiences without alienating the existing fandom, something The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy just about managed. Douglas Adams’ seminal sci-fi novel had been dubbed a classic since its initial release for a reason, and there were many out there who were skeptical a…