Digital Sycophancy…

Illustration: David Parkins Related to the article link below: “Bixonimania doesn’t exist except in a clutch of obviously bogus academic papers. So why did AI chatbots warn people about this fictional illness?” Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Civilization, Computer Science, Existentialism Note: I have to admit that I liked the cartoon by David Parkins! Artificial Intelligence (AI)Continue reading “Digital Sycophancy…”

Ukraine, Drones, MIC…

A freeze-frame captures a drone exploding, disabling a Russian Tu-95 bomber during Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb, a covert drone attack in June. Ukraine’s surprise attack unleashed small drones armed with explosives to destroy dozens of unprotected Russian aircraft at air bases across the country. Ukrainian Security Service / Air & Space Forces Magazine Topics: 3D Printing,Continue reading “Ukraine, Drones, MIC…”

The Sister of Apollo…

The four Artemis II astronauts did a dress rehearsal in December for what will happen on launch day. Clockwise from front left are pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist Christina Koch and commander Reid Wiseman. Credit: Gregg Newton/AFP via Getty Topics: Applied Physics, Civics, Culture, NASA, Spaceflight “Artemis is the ancient GreekContinue reading “The Sister of Apollo…”