Documents tagged "Science"
Found 54 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025190.txt
The document discusses a potential meeting between two individuals regarding the science of sleep and dreams, with one person suggesting that they should meet when they are both in New York. The conversation also touches on topics such as politics in China, diplomatic relations, and charitable foundations. Both individuals mention their availability to meet in April, with one person indicating that they will be in New York from April 8th until the 18th.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025110.txt
This is an email exchange between Robert Kuhn and Jeffrey E. discussing the science of sleep and dreams, with Kuhn mentioning recent politics in China and his time moderating a discussion involving the PM with a leading Chinese technologist. The two are discussing meeting up, possibly around April 8th to April 18th when Kuhn is scheduled to be in New York.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025105.txt
In the document, Robert Kuhn mentions that he has just arrived in New York and will be staying there for ten days. He talks about the Trump-Xi Summit and how it was affected by the Syria strike. He also discusses his work on a project about the Science of Sleep and Dreams. He says that he is looking forward to meeting with Jeffrey E.
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The 2018 Cannabis Investment Report provides an overview of the global cannabis consumers and the U.S. legal landscape. It also discusses international cannabis market estimates and capital markets for cannabis companies. The report highlights the growth of private cannabis companies, along with top 100 private cannabis companies in 2018. Additionally, it identifies cannabis industry risk factors and provides a glossary of terms used within the industry.
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The document "Teaching Minds" by Roger Schank discusses the application of cognitive science in education and suggests a more student-centered approach to teaching that focuses on real-life learning projects. The author argues that traditional knowledge-based curricula are ineffective and proposes an alternative based on twelve cognitive processes underlying learning. He also addresses issues such as intelligence, university restructuring, and the negative impact of the best universities on public schools.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023720.txt
The article discusses the concept of shame and its importance in society, particularly in relation to financial executives' behavior during the 2008 financial crisis. Jennifer Jacquet, a researcher at the University of British Columbia, is highlighted as someone who studies the effects of honor and shame on cooperation. The author raises questions about the necessity of shame in balancing individual and group interests in various social dilemmas such as energy, food, water shortages, climate disruption, declining fisheries, increasing antibiotic resistance, and nuclear warfare.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023120.txt
This document announces a new television series called "Strange Bedfellows" which brings together celebrities from different fields with scientists to discuss the intersection of culture and science. The series will be hosted by scientist Lawrence Krauss, who is known for his ability to bridge the gap between these two worlds. Each episode will feature a different combination of guests, including musicians, actors, writers, directors, and scientists, discussing topics such as creativity in music versus science, the human condition, economics, psychology, and more. The series will be shot in various cities around the world, with each episode taking place in a beautiful location where the participants live or work.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022445.txt
The document includes comments and feedback from professors in various fields such as linguistics, history of religions, anthropology, philosophy, physics, computational linguistics, computer science, engineering, and philosophy. The comments express appreciation for the quality of the journal's content and editing process. Some of the professors also expressed interest in contributing to the journal in the future or sharing their work on similar topics.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022367.txt
Jack Grynberg is a highly educated professional with degrees in Petroleum Refining, Geophysical Engineering and an Honorary Degree from the Colorado School of Mines. He has extensive experience in the field of petroleum engineering, having held various roles at different companies, including serving as Chairman, President, and CEO for multiple organizations. Grynberg is a registered professional engineer in several states, with his expertise extending across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_017524.txt
The document discusses key global events that took place in the first years of this century and their impact on demographics and the economy. It mentions a gradual change in population growth where two-child families are now the norm for 80% of mankind, as well as the G20 meeting in Washington 2008. The document also discusses upcoming tectonic shifts in demographics, innovations, and frontline medical research at the Swedish-American Life Science Summit in Stockholm, Sweden.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016804.txt
This document is a summary of the book "Deep Thinking" by John Brockman, which explores artificial intelligence from multiple perspectives. The author assembles 25 scientists who have spent their careers studying AI to examine topics such as mind, thinking, and intelligence. Topics discussed in the book include the potential dangers of AI, including the existential threat posed by self-improving machine learning. Some contributors to the book are deeply concerned about these dangers while others take a more optimistic view. The book is an introduction to the landscape of crucial issues related to artificial intelligence.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016221.txt
The article "Deep Thinking" by John Brockman discusses the advancements in artificial intelligence and its impact on society. The author has compiled a round-table examination of AI featuring experts who have been thinking about the field for most of their careers. The discussion focuses on various aspects of AI, including unsupervised learning, self-improving machines, and the potential dangers and benefits of AI. The article examines diverse perspectives from computer scientists, physicists, philosophers, and entrepreneurs to provide a comprehensive understanding of where AI might be taking us.
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Alan Turing invented the computer and helped win World War II by breaking the Enigma code. He left us with one of the greatest puzzles of our time: are humans simply computers or more than that? Many scientists think we have a tenuous hold on being the most intelligent beings on the planet and that it's just a matter of time before computers become smarter than us. This book charts a journey through the science of information, from the origins of language and logic to the frontiers of modern physics. The author, James Tagg, is an inventor and entrepreneur who has founded several companies and holds numerous patents.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_015462.txt
Nautilus Education is a new text set that aims to bridge the gap between science and literature by presenting key scientific concepts through narrative storytelling in articles from Nautilus magazine. The set includes three groups of articles accompanied by lesson plans for teachers, designed to satisfy U.S. common core and next gen standards but with global application. The editor-in-chief invites partners interested in using or further developing this kind of content.