If Herd Immunity Worked

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Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, polio, tuberculosis, influenza, STDs, Measles, mumps, rubella, Human papillomavirus, Meningococcal virus, the common cold and dozens of others would have been eradicated on their own. 36 million wouldn't have died from HIV infections.

In other words over these many centuries we would have been virus free by now. So the next time some idiot politician, social media pandemic expert wanna be, celebrity host or so-called medical expert claim variations of Covid virus infections will lead to herd humanity weigh that that against all scientific evidence that indicates it's impossible. 

Computers May One Day Render Us Obsolete

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I sometimes wonder what the end goal is for that which created us (God). After creating countless creatures we are the end product (for now). What if we are just the next step (a tool) in the continuing evolution of all things?

We individuals are composed of biological chemicals along with all the flaws inherit in them. We humans are always trying to eliminate those flaws. Should we not assume our creator (God) may be trying to perfect the same by whatever means he/she/it has at his/her/it's disposal too (us)?

Wonderful and terrifying implications of computers that can learn

Linear vs. Non-Linear Thinking

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I became interested in this because of the Oscar noninated movie "Arrival" (2016).

I've always been a fan of Sci-Fi stories. So too the way these writers get me to thinking.







Aside from the plot the biggie here is the difference with how these aliens think in "non-linear" terms opposed to how we think "linearly". In other words we humans think in sequential pieces along a straight line, but that may not be the only way when it comes to understanding. Taking a closer look I see artificial intelligence developers have been working on this in great detail for some time

This can be best explained by computers having unlimited capacity for multitasking--something we humans are incapable of. Suppose we as a human stood before an object. We would be limited to only one view at a time. A computer on the other hand could be looking all 360 degrees around, over/under and inside all at the same time. While our human minds could understand each individually we'd never be able to comprehend the entire composite make up in one sitting other then metaphorically.

Now apply this to the universe in all it's complexity. Suppose a artificial intelligence could be developed which could take in everything which makes up a galaxy. Light, gravity, it's entire structure including each black hole, sun, planet, radio waves, all there is within along with the scientific formulas controlling them all at the same time. Us humans limited to linear thinking would have to rely on thousands of other minds in an attempt to develop some sort of metaphorical understanding. A view far different from it's actual over all totality.

This is what fascinated me about this movie. What if there were an alien race not limited to such things. A race who could multitask in a non-linear fashion--unfettered by our own limited sequential (straight line) cognitive logic?

In the movie our hero linguist discovers where you start out (in a circle of logic) each will produce a different outcome. However these aliens try to express the entire number of possible outcomes in a single spiral. Fully understanding this creates results entirety different from those assumed prior.

This is the challenge today's AI developers face when trying to create algorithms capable of human understanding as to what has been culled. In other words someday we may be too limited by our abilities to relate to these so-called machines. This leads to the question whether we will play a part in the future of how ever evolving intelligence. expresses itself. Will one day these devices look upon us as lower species then themselves?



The Way I See 'The Creator' (GOD)
He/she/it will occupy/express itself in whatever form there is. Humans may think themselves 'all that and more' but so do monkeys, elephants and ants who led their tribes before we came along. This creator (whatever it may be) is on an ever evolving quest to expand itself. If we're unable to transition beyond our linear measurement of thought at least we can say we contributed towards the next advancement. Every thing and everyone has it's day for a little while in the larger scheme of things. Hopefully he/she/it will look upon us gracefully.

Final Thought
I really appreciate movies/TV and all those who inspire others to think outside the box. H/T to each and every one of them. Keep em' coming.

History’s Strangest Mistakes: 101 Real Events That Actually Happened

Car Trivia

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Q: What car was the first to have automatic transmission?
A: Oldsmobile introduced its four speed Hydra-Mastic, as a $57 extra in 1939.


Q: What car was the first to offer air conditioning?
A: The 1939 Nash offered an optional heating - ventilation system called the "Weather Eye"


Q: What car used the first steering wheel?
A: The 1900 Packard Model C, built by The Ohio Automobile Co.

Q: What was the first official White House car?
A: A 1909 White Steamer, ordered by President Taft.

Q: What city was the first to use parking meters?
A: Oklahoma City, on July 16, 1935.

Q: What was the first car fitted with an alternator, rather than a direct current dynamo?
A: The 1960 Plymouth Valiant

Q: What was the first car to be offered with a "perpetual guarantee"?
A: The 1904 Acme, from Reading, PA. Perpetuity was disturbing in this case, as Acme closed down in 1911.

Q: What car was the first to have it's radio antenna embedded in the windshield?
A: The 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix.

Q: What was the first car to use power operated seats?
A: They were first used on the 1947 Packard line.

Talk About Automation In Broadcasting

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If they can do this why not network news programs as well?
Could save millions on these on-air personalities.1