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The human brain is far more complex than AI researchers imagine
Opinion Think that the human brain is analogous to a computer? Wake up and read the research
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Programming with Python: Time to upgrade to fancy ANSI
Opinion Wordle inspires Dick to reinvent his 1980s ASCII toolkit for the 2020s, but this time he doubles down with ANSI
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Google owns my soul and I don’t miss it one bit
Opinion The shift to remote working has made me realise that my head is now firmly in the clouds
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Your thoughts and desires are no longer your own
Opinion As societal nudges edge closer to super-nudges, is our “free” society starting to lose control of its own decision making?
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If you’re cynical about AI, I second that emotion
Opinion To understand why robots won’t rule the world, it helps to have a basic understanding of biology and consciousness
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Don’t fret about the AI bang, but the digital whimper
Opinion When it comes to the fate of humanity, it's useful to look at one of the world’s most celebrated poets
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Don't get hung up on your smartphone's phoney values
Opinion You could spend £1,000 on that new phone, or you could invest it in something Distinctive and Durable
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Don't hit the panic button just because AI hype is high
Opinion AI can't replace us because we're emotionally complicated, but don't let those emotions rule it out
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Creating art on a computer screen is rational
Opinion Playing with numbers is a dangerous game that could lead to vertigo, nausea and pleasure
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Please don't leave the future to tech billionaires
Opinion Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are brilliant at building businesses, but we shouldn't let them take control
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Why your next butler may be a self-replicating zombie
Opinion Androids imbued with emotional AI might not be realistic, but be careful what you wish for
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Don't buy a premium phone, buy a crap one instead
Opinion Using an older phone isn't just a smart economic move, it's a smart ecological move too
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Patch Tuesday is about to get much more interesting
Opinion In the same way AV software spots threats, we could soon benefit from superpowered gene editing
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Is it nearly time to dump Windows for Chrome OS?
Opinion Google shows Microsoft how it’s done with OS updates, but there’s still one thing missing
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When it comes to UX design, one espresso machine wins
Opinion The interface of any device should be intuitive, but why not make it delight the user as well?
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Why AI needs more human intelligence if it's to succeed
Opinion That robot may be able to mimic what you say, but it can't attach meaning to the words
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With a bit of theory and cash, we can at last play
Opinion Advanced genetic theory and processing power mean the game of life can be played for real
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