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The Harsh Geometry of Superintelligence
The Selfish Supermind Attractor Generally Has a Wider Basin than the BGI Attractor
Oct 25, 2026
AI Oct 21, 2026
Tech giants are putting AI data centers in orbit
Google and SpaceX recently launched the first experimental satellite equipped with AI chips, testing whether orbital data centers could solve Earth's energy constraints. The project promises abundant solar power and reduced environmental impact, but faces significant technical hurdles including cooling, radiation, and data transmission.
Giulio Prisco 6 min read
01 AI Oct 28, 2026
The Shape-Shifting Search Party: How CMA-ES Finds Order in Mathematical Chaos
6 min read
02 Genetics/Genomics Oct 28, 2026
Pinpointing Disease Genes Without Full Genetic Data
5 min read
03 Cryptofinance Oct 25, 2026
UK Banks Face 10,092 Complaints Over Cryptocurrency Transfer Restrictions
1 min read
04 Brain-computer Interfacing Oct 28, 2026
Wireless chip tracks brain chemistry in real time after Alzheimer's drug
2 min read
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AI Oct 26, 2026
Why machines might mean something - a response to the skeptics
Three leading scientists recently spelled out why AI is unlikely to be or become conscious. I share their caution but disagree with their conclusions about AI consciousness and moral consideration. I think we should remain open to strange forms of consciousness.
Giulio Prisco 7 min read
Neuroscience Oct 26, 2026
Psilocybin reshapes brain circuits without requiring hallucinations, study finds
UC Santa Cruz researchers discovered that psilocybin accelerates neural connection formation and acts differently in stressed versus healthy brains. Crucially, the study found that structural brain changes can occur separately from hallucinogenic effects, opening paths to safer therapeutics for depression and PTSD.
Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Space Oct 26, 2026
NASA and partners accelerate lander development for 2028 moon missions
2 min read
AI Oct 25, 2026
Apollo Economist Says AI Spending Has Delivered No Visible Profit Gains for Most US Companies
1 min read
Neuroscience Oct 25, 2026
Scientists Map One Million Brain Cells Across Four Species, Revealing Clues to Brain Aging
1 min read
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Military and Surveillance Tech Oct 23, 2026
Warhound Raises $200 Million to Develop Genetically Enhanced Military Dogs
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Enterprise Oct 23, 2026
OpenAI Seeks $30 Billion at $1.25 Trillion Valuation as IPO Plans Loom
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AI Oct 22, 2026
IBM Speeds Up Real-Time AI Monitoring and Steering
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