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A world computer is a single, composable, open, and permissionless state machine capable of hosting programs with minimal trust. And it is within our reach. WCD, a collaboration across , and Succinct, debuted in Bangkok this month. It was a day filled with: 🌎Frontier Applications 💻Vertically Integrated Experiences 🌏Hungry... Young Founders 💻Bunnies 🌎Free-Flowing Mango Sticky Rice Featuring amazing guest speakers such as Tarun Chitra Nathan Worsley ✨ Uma Roy Patrick McCorry 🐋 ja Bryan Pellegrino (臭企鹅) Tom Schmidt ＞|＜ Yuan Han Li Yu Hu 🌊 Roseeeeeeeeeeeeee bunny Lei Yang Σ: rayan Jason Kam Will Robinson | Alliance Mable Our goal for the day was to revisit and revive the World Computer mental model across three stages: 🌎Motherboard 💻CPU 🌍Co-processor stages. The World Computer isn't just a vision; it's a call to action.show more

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Dear self-esteemed Madame Nirmala Sitharaman, In your interview with India Today said "Look at this stupid-self confidence with which he stands up" taking potshots at our leader Rahul Gandhi as he was talking about the sad economic reality. You asked him back whether we made a single unit which brought in foreign exchange. Here you go, Madame Ji. This is just a beginning! Last year India's Software exports were $205.2 Billion out of $776.68B total exports. This is a huge 26% of the overall export. This is our single biggest contribution to our exports. From starting the first Computer Science course in IIT Kharagpur in 1971, to STPI to Aadhaar and NPCI we've built this software industry in India from ground up. What was your party doing back then? Trying to obstruct everything and create as many hurdles as possible. Let us remind you that your party declared 1984 as 'anti-computerisation year' and worked towards obstructing the IT sector which was the future. Despite all challenges, we went ahead and did it with the support of vast number of talented engineers of India. Here is a brief history of it. How India Became a Global IT Superpower A few decades ago, India was not known for computers or software. But today, it is one of the biggest IT hubs in the world. Millions of Indians work in the software industry, and companies like Infosys, Wipro, and TCS are global giants. This transformation did not happen overnight. It was the result of important government policies and decisions that started in the 1970s. Let’s go back in time and see how India’s IT journey began. IITs and the Birth of Computer Science Courses (1970s-1980s) India’s famous IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology) started computer science courses in the 1970s and 1980s. IIT Kanpur was one of the first to introduce a Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) program in 1971, with the help of US universities. By the 1980s, almost all IITs and NITs had computer science departments. This was the first step in producing highly skilled software engineers. Many of these graduates went on to work in Silicon Valley or for Indian IT companies. Rajiv Gandhi and the Computer Revolution (1984-1989 In the 1980s, India was not very advanced in technology. Computers were rare, and many people feared that they would take away jobs. But Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi saw the future. He believed that computers would help India grow. With the help of Sam Pitroda, a telecom engineer, he introduced computers in government offices. At first, there was resistance. Many workers protested, fearing job losses. But soon, people realized that computers made work easier and faster. The government also encouraged companies and schools to use computers. In 1988, the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) was set up to build India's own supercomputers. This created excitement around computers, and many young students started taking interest in computer science. The 1986 Software Export Policy – India Opens to the World In 1986, the government introduced a policy to promote software exports. The goal was to make India a hub for IT services. This led to the creation of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) in 1991, where software companies could work with tax benefits. Foreign companies also started outsourcing their software work to India. Suddenly, there were many job opportunities in IT, and students began choosing computer science as a career. The 1991 Economic Reforms – A Game Changer The biggest turning point came in 1991 when India opened its economy to foreign investment. Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao and Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh introduced economic liberalization. Before 1991, starting a company in India was difficult because of too many government rules. After 1991, foreign companies like IBM and Microsoft entered India, creating more jobs in IT. This encouraged even more students to study computer science. The Y2K Boom – India Saves the World (Late 1990s) In the late 1990s, the world faced a big problem – the Y2K bug. Many old computer programs used two-digit years (e.g., ‘99’ for 1999). People feared that when the year 2000 came, computers might fail. Indian IT companies like Infosys, Wipro, and TCS came to the rescue. They fixed Y2K bugs for global companies. This made India famous as a reliable IT outsourcing destination. After this, many foreign companies started hiring Indian engineers for software work. Seeing this success, more engineering colleges expanded their computer science departments. Conclusion – The IT Dream Becomes Reality India’s rise as a global IT powerhouse was not an accident. It was the result of smart government policies, investments in education, and the hard work of young Indian engineers. From Rajiv Gandhi’s computer push to the Y2K boom, and from IITs’ computer science programs to economic liberalization, each step played a role in shaping India’s IT success story. Today, Indian software engineers are leading global tech companies, and India remains one of the world’s top destinations for IT services. The journey is far from over – the future looks even brighter! So Madame Nirmala Sitharaman, shelve your stupid arrogance and think before you talk. Your Govt is able to sustain because of Software Exports which is $205.2 Billion out of $776.68B total exports, a huge 26% of the overall export. Do you need more? We will answer you in the coming days!

Dear self-esteemed Madame Nirmala Sitharaman, In your interview with India Today said "Look at this stupid-self confidence with which he stands up" taking potshots at our leader Rahul Gandhi as he was talking about the sad economic reality. You asked him back whether we made a single unit which brought in foreign exchange. Here you go, Madame Ji. This is just a beginning! Last year India's Software exports were $205.2 Billion out of $776.68B total exports. This is a huge 26% of the overall export. This is our single biggest contribution to our exports. From starting the first Computer Science course in IIT Kharagpur in 1971, to STPI to Aadhaar and NPCI we've built this software industry in India from ground up. What was your party doing back then? Trying to obstruct everything and create as many hurdles as possible. Let us remind you that your party declared 1984 as 'anti-computerisation year' and worked towards obstructing the IT sector which was the future. Despite all challenges, we went ahead and did it with the support of vast number of talented engineers of India. Here is a brief history of it. How India Became a Global IT Superpower A few decades ago, India was not known for computers or software. But today, it is one of the biggest IT hubs in the world. Millions of Indians work in the software industry, and companies like Infosys, Wipro, and TCS are global giants. This transformation did not happen overnight. It was the result of important government policies and decisions that started in the 1970s. Let’s go back in time and see how India’s IT journey began. IITs and the Birth of Computer Science Courses (1970s-1980s) India’s famous IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology) started computer science courses in the 1970s and 1980s. IIT Kanpur was one of the first to introduce a Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) program in 1971, with the help of US universities. By the 1980s, almost all IITs and NITs had computer science departments. This was the first step in producing highly skilled software engineers. Many of these graduates went on to work in Silicon Valley or for Indian IT companies. Rajiv Gandhi and the Computer Revolution (1984-1989 In the 1980s, India was not very advanced in technology. Computers were rare, and many people feared that they would take away jobs. But Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi saw the future. He believed that computers would help India grow. With the help of Sam Pitroda, a telecom engineer, he introduced computers in government offices. At first, there was resistance. Many workers protested, fearing job losses. But soon, people realized that computers made work easier and faster. The government also encouraged companies and schools to use computers. In 1988, the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) was set up to build India's own supercomputers. This created excitement around computers, and many young students started taking interest in computer science. The 1986 Software Export Policy – India Opens to the World In 1986, the government introduced a policy to promote software exports. The goal was to make India a hub for IT services. This led to the creation of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) in 1991, where software companies could work with tax benefits. Foreign companies also started outsourcing their software work to India. Suddenly, there were many job opportunities in IT, and students began choosing computer science as a career. The 1991 Economic Reforms – A Game Changer The biggest turning point came in 1991 when India opened its economy to foreign investment. Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao and Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh introduced economic liberalization. Before 1991, starting a company in India was difficult because of too many government rules. After 1991, foreign companies like IBM and Microsoft entered India, creating more jobs in IT. This encouraged even more students to study computer science. The Y2K Boom – India Saves the World (Late 1990s) In the late 1990s, the world faced a big problem – the Y2K bug. Many old computer programs used two-digit years (e.g., ‘99’ for 1999). People feared that when the year 2000 came, computers might fail. Indian IT companies like Infosys, Wipro, and TCS came to the rescue. They fixed Y2K bugs for global companies. This made India famous as a reliable IT outsourcing destination. After this, many foreign companies started hiring Indian engineers for software work. Seeing this success, more engineering colleges expanded their computer science departments. Conclusion – The IT Dream Becomes Reality India’s rise as a global IT powerhouse was not an accident. It was the result of smart government policies, investments in education, and the hard work of young Indian engineers. From Rajiv Gandhi’s computer push to the Y2K boom, and from IITs’ computer science programs to economic liberalization, each step played a role in shaping India’s IT success story. Today, Indian software engineers are leading global tech companies, and India remains one of the world’s top destinations for IT services. The journey is far from over – the future looks even brighter! So Madame Nirmala Sitharaman, shelve your stupid arrogance and think before you talk. Your Govt is able to sustain because of Software Exports which is $205.2 Billion out of $776.68B total exports, a huge 26% of the overall export. Do you need more? We will answer you in the coming days!

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Mr. Rahul Gandhi has a stature across the globe. Now, if you are the Prime Minister of a country like India, inevitably, you have a reach across the globe. But somebody who has not been prime minister yet is the Leader of the Opposition, having that kind of outreach and demand is, in itself, a very significant thing. And I think India should be using it to its own advantage rather than running down any such decision that's taken after great thought and consideration. At any given time, Parliament is important, but it's equally important for Mr. Gandhi as indeed it is for the Prime Minister. But then there are international events that cannot be changed because of the Indian Parliament and other events, beyond a certain point. So, when a decision is finally taken after much thought—for an event that should not be missed—I think for somebody to then raise questions about it is completely uncharitable, unkind and unreasonable. But be that as it may, we're looking at the positives of this visit to Germany. Mr Gandhi is visiting Germany on the invitation of the Progressive Alliance—an important alliance of 117 progressive parties of the world, of which 30 are in power. He has been invited to the Presidium of the Progressive Alliance, and I believe that his contribution there—as it was at the Bharat Summit, where the Progressive Alliance was delighted to meet with him—will be enormous. We are in an uncertain world. A new world order is emerging, and we are not entirely comfortable with some of its directions. Obviously, there are many imponderables that need to be dealt with. Our relationship with Europe and its relationship with the rest of the world—including within Ukraine and Russia—matter enormously. And of course, our relationship with Europe is not just between political parties but also with the cutting-edge industry there. Surely, Rahul ji will have a chance to meet with many of the heads of industry. And what he will bring back for India is something that India cannot overlook. India needs as much participation of investment from the world, including from Europe, as possible. And I think that will be a major contribution that Mr. Gandhi will make. : Salman Khurshid ji, Chairman, Foreign Affairs Department, Congress party & Former External Affairs Minister

Mr. Rahul Gandhi has a stature across the globe. Now, if you are the Prime Minister of a country like India, inevitably, you have a reach across the globe. But somebody who has not been prime minister yet is the Leader of the Opposition, having that kind of outreach and demand is, in itself, a very significant thing. And I think India should be using it to its own advantage rather than running down any such decision that's taken after great thought and consideration. At any given time, Parliament is important, but it's equally important for Mr. Gandhi as indeed it is for the Prime Minister. But then there are international events that cannot be changed because of the Indian Parliament and other events, beyond a certain point. So, when a decision is finally taken after much thought—for an event that should not be missed—I think for somebody to then raise questions about it is completely uncharitable, unkind and unreasonable. But be that as it may, we're looking at the positives of this visit to Germany. Mr Gandhi is visiting Germany on the invitation of the Progressive Alliance—an important alliance of 117 progressive parties of the world, of which 30 are in power. He has been invited to the Presidium of the Progressive Alliance, and I believe that his contribution there—as it was at the Bharat Summit, where the Progressive Alliance was delighted to meet with him—will be enormous. We are in an uncertain world. A new world order is emerging, and we are not entirely comfortable with some of its directions. Obviously, there are many imponderables that need to be dealt with. Our relationship with Europe and its relationship with the rest of the world—including within Ukraine and Russia—matter enormously. And of course, our relationship with Europe is not just between political parties but also with the cutting-edge industry there. Surely, Rahul ji will have a chance to meet with many of the heads of industry. And what he will bring back for India is something that India cannot overlook. India needs as much participation of investment from the world, including from Europe, as possible. And I think that will be a major contribution that Mr. Gandhi will make. : Salman Khurshid ji, Chairman, Foreign Affairs Department, Congress party & Former External Affairs Minister

Congress

56,732 views • 8 months ago

Rosaria Butterfield boldly sharing truth at the Answers for Women conference this weekend, apparently after eating a breakfast of Grape-Nuts sprinkled with gunpowder: "...It's a sin to tell a lie, but it's also a sin to believe a lie. And so, there is no such thing as a gay man or a lesbian woman or a transgender woman (and then you can fill in all of the different categories that come under the umbrella, LGBTQ). And the reason is because, in Genesis where we have to start, we are given our identity. Our identity is in the image of God, bearing it as a man or as a woman. There are two kinds of people in the world—a man or a woman. A man who says he's a gay man is a man with a sin pattern that Jesus came to help set him free from if he will mortify it, repent, believe, go to war. It's very hard to do that. I'm not suggesting it's easy, but that is our job, and you know what? It's not just somebody whose indwelling sin is homosexuality who happens to have that call. It's everyone, because we are all born in the sin of Adam. And it is because of the sin of Adam that we have sin in our nature. And that quite frankly means that every person in this room needs to wake up every morning, drive a thousand fresh nails into your choice sin and do that before breakfast and then do the same thing before lunch. And if you do that, Satan's gonna get a little tired of you. But here's the problem, homosexuality is the only sin pattern with a civil rights group behind it. And therefore, people who are deceived, as I was and Christopher [Yuan], by the lusts of our flesh have a cheering community behind you, and this is where you get the rub. You see, it used to be that the church was clear and the world was the world, but because we have wolves in shepherds' clothing, we have way too many young people who are leaving the true church and claiming, 'Well, my same-sex attracted pastor told me it's not a sin to be gay.' And you know, we are to be wise as serpents and gentle as doves. I want to be gentle with the people who are trapped in the lie of LGBTQ, but I am not gentle with the wolves...I quite frankly think they need to get a job selling insurance until they repent..." [Apologies for my shoddy video skills, but sadly, a big monitor was placed on the stage, blocking my view of the speakers for the Q&A.]

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I got to ask Jensen a question today at CES 2026. Question: What advice would you give to a new robotics founder for them to choose the right application space or the right idea so that they can have the most impact and most differentiation? Jensen's answer (short summary): The real strategic choice is between a horizontal play and a vertical one. Horizontal competition comes from every direction, but focusing on a specific vertical allows you to solve the hardest problems for a specific industry. Whether it’s EMS manufacturing or surgical robotics, that deep domain expertise is very beneficial. Jensen's full answer: Well, first of all, let's take a step back. As you know, NVIDIA, here we were just talking about AI factories. And that AI factory—our contribution, our chips, systems, infrastructure, which is software, and model technology. Is that right? That's kind of the NVIDIA stack. And that's an AI factory. In order to build robotic systems, you really need three different computers. You need the training computer, which I just described. And then you need another computer for doing simulation, because the robot needs to learn how to practice and be evaluated inside a virtual world that's physically precise, so that it doesn't have to do crazy stuff in the physical world while it's still learning. And so we create a virtual world that obeys the laws of physics, and I've demonstrated it several times, and that virtual world is called Omniverse. And so that's a second computer. And that computer is much more like one of our gaming computers, and the GPU that we use for that is RTX Pro. Basically an RTX. And then the third computer is the computer that goes into the robot. It's the robot brain. And that robot computer we call Orin today, and then the next generation is called Thor. And it has its own stack. So Thor has a super-fast inference stack. It runs a safety operating system, like the safety operating system we have in the car, because you want the robot to stay in its guardrails and not do things that it's not confident in doing. And so, you have your stack, and then you have your model. And the model could be fine articulation, manipulation, and locomotion, and each one of those, it could be system one and system two thinking. The technology necessary to build a robot is incredible. And so I just described for you, in order to be a robotics company, you have to have three computers. You have to understand all three stacks, and you have to build this robotic system, not to mention all the electronics and the mechanicals necessary to do it. It's incredibly hard. However, as you know, these pieces of technology independently have been coming together. Isn't that right? Which is really what happens to a new industry, is when there's enabling technology necessary for the industry itself, but it rides on the contributions of the technology advances in other industry that it doesn't have to worry about. And so the humanoid industry is riding on the work of the AI factories we're building for other mainstream stuff and other AI stuff. And our Omniverse was designed for other applications and different other digital twin capabilities. And so all this stuff is now coming together. The question is for robotics, ultimately, it comes down to a couple of different questions. Do you want to be a horizontal company, or do you want to be a vertically domain-specific company? The benefit of a horizontal company, of course, is that you less worry about the application, you more worry about the technology, and if you succeed, your scale can be quite large. However, horizontal plays are incredibly hard. Your competition comes from every single direction. Now, on domain, if you want to be domain-specific, then you're going to have to understand the particular application quite deeply. So maybe it's something to do with EMS manufacturing, assembly of these AI supercomputers. Maybe it's related to building cars in factories. Whatever the reasons are, your domain expertise—could be surgical robots—domain expertise could really be a benefit. My preference usually—and you asked, so I'll offer—my preference tends to be to go find verticals, but that's kind of my preference. Some companies, some leaders just would prefer to build horizontal capability, and that's fine, too.

The Humanoid Hub

40,043 views • 7 months ago

Farewell to International Space Station! This is truly a special place, special mission, and special team that makes it happen. It is a bittersweet departure today – I have a keen awareness that I may never be back here, and even if I was, it would be at a different time with a different crew. This chapter is over. Spaceflight has always been a life goal, and it has turned into a life-fulfilling endeavor – but not for the reasons I thought growing up. When I was young, I pictured the launch, the incredible ball of fire and the acceleration, the spacewalks (how could you not wonder what it’s like to be in that suit?), and I was fascinated by the shuttles, capsules, and stations. But as I complete this second mission living and working in space, what draws me to this job is the people. Experiences like this are amazing, but the relationships we build that make it possible are the “why.” Every day, this mission depends on people from all over the world, of different nationalities, races, religions, and cultures. It depends on government and commercial entities, it depends on all political parties, and it depends on commitment to an unchanged goal over many years and decades. It depends on people dedicated to being part of something bigger than themselves, whose names may never be known but who wake up every day to make the world a better place and to be part of something they will be proud to tell their grandkids about. History will look kindly upon them. Humans have always had a propensity to explore … across lands and oceans, up mountains, and into the sky. We as a species will never stop wondering what else is out there, and what it would be like to go. But then, in the words of TS Elliot, “…at the end of all our exploring, will be to arrive where we started, and know the place for the first time.” Crew-10 is on its way home.

Farewell to International Space Station! This is truly a special place, special mission, and special team that makes it happen. It is a bittersweet departure today – I have a keen awareness that I may never be back here, and even if I was, it would be at a different time with a different crew. This chapter is over. Spaceflight has always been a life goal, and it has turned into a life-fulfilling endeavor – but not for the reasons I thought growing up. When I was young, I pictured the launch, the incredible ball of fire and the acceleration, the spacewalks (how could you not wonder what it’s like to be in that suit?), and I was fascinated by the shuttles, capsules, and stations. But as I complete this second mission living and working in space, what draws me to this job is the people. Experiences like this are amazing, but the relationships we build that make it possible are the “why.” Every day, this mission depends on people from all over the world, of different nationalities, races, religions, and cultures. It depends on government and commercial entities, it depends on all political parties, and it depends on commitment to an unchanged goal over many years and decades. It depends on people dedicated to being part of something bigger than themselves, whose names may never be known but who wake up every day to make the world a better place and to be part of something they will be proud to tell their grandkids about. History will look kindly upon them. Humans have always had a propensity to explore … across lands and oceans, up mountains, and into the sky. We as a species will never stop wondering what else is out there, and what it would be like to go. But then, in the words of TS Elliot, “…at the end of all our exploring, will be to arrive where we started, and know the place for the first time.” Crew-10 is on its way home.

COL Anne McClain

69,039 views • 1 year ago

🚨 WOW! WH anti-fraud task force cochair Andrew Ferguson just broke it down PERFECTLY on fraud: "Our whole society was designed for a high trust people." Then we imported the 3rd world. "The American people rightly expects that their fellow citizens will deal with them and with the government, honestly and fairly." "That's why for up until the last decade or so shelves in our grocery stores and our pharmacies were open and readily accessible. We weren't accustomed to seeing security guards outside of banks or jewelry stores." "We didn't have to worry about organized retail theft or industrial scale scammers or the type you all protect your citizens from every day. Nor did we have to worry about fraudsters raiding our benefits program. But sadly, that is no longer true." "It's become clear that huge groups of people in this country are taking advantage of our longstanding culture of trust to enrich themselves at the expense of the American people. I think a brief example would be illustrative. Just this weekend, I was shopping at a big home improvement store to buy a drill to do some home improvement." "And I had a call button and wait 15 minutes for a sales associate to come unlock a steel cage and a steel padlock to get access to a drill. It's why deodorant is now locked behind plastic windows at pharmacies. It's why security guards are seen at every store in America." "The social trust is evaporated and people are taking advantage of it and the same is true with our federal benefits programs." "Huge segments of the population have decided to take advantage of this generosity and trust of American citizens through deception and fraud and billions and billions of dollars each year." "Leave our programs into the hands of pirates, fraudsters, scammers and gangs who treat American generosity as little more than a get quick rich scheme." "We shouldn't have to live this way."

🚨 WOW! WH anti-fraud task force cochair Andrew Ferguson just broke it down PERFECTLY on fraud: "Our whole society was designed for a high trust people." Then we imported the 3rd world. "The American people rightly expects that their fellow citizens will deal with them and with the government, honestly and fairly." "That's why for up until the last decade or so shelves in our grocery stores and our pharmacies were open and readily accessible. We weren't accustomed to seeing security guards outside of banks or jewelry stores." "We didn't have to worry about organized retail theft or industrial scale scammers or the type you all protect your citizens from every day. Nor did we have to worry about fraudsters raiding our benefits program. But sadly, that is no longer true." "It's become clear that huge groups of people in this country are taking advantage of our longstanding culture of trust to enrich themselves at the expense of the American people. I think a brief example would be illustrative. Just this weekend, I was shopping at a big home improvement store to buy a drill to do some home improvement." "And I had a call button and wait 15 minutes for a sales associate to come unlock a steel cage and a steel padlock to get access to a drill. It's why deodorant is now locked behind plastic windows at pharmacies. It's why security guards are seen at every store in America." "The social trust is evaporated and people are taking advantage of it and the same is true with our federal benefits programs." "Huge segments of the population have decided to take advantage of this generosity and trust of American citizens through deception and fraud and billions and billions of dollars each year." "Leave our programs into the hands of pirates, fraudsters, scammers and gangs who treat American generosity as little more than a get quick rich scheme." "We shouldn't have to live this way."

Eric Daugherty

211,864 views • 3 months ago

In 1997 the greatest chess player who ever lived sat down against a machine, lost, and immediately accused it of cheating. IBM's answer was to switch the machine off, take it apart, and refuse to ever play him again. The match was carried on live television. IBM's market value jumped by billions in a single week. The man who lost spent years asking one question the company would never answer. His name is Garry Kasparov. The machine was Deep Blue. The footage is on YouTube. Kasparov was not just a champion. He had been the world's number one for more than fifteen years and is still argued to be the strongest player in history. In 1996 he had beaten IBM's Deep Blue with ease. IBM took it away, rebuilt it, and challenged him again in 1997 in New York, with the whole world watching. Then, in game two, the machine did something that broke him. In a position where every computer of that era would have greedily grabbed a pawn, Deep Blue quietly declined and played a slow, patient, deeply human move instead. Kasparov could not accept that a machine had chosen it. He became convinced a human grandmaster was hidden somewhere, feeding it moves. Rattled, he resigned a game that analysts later proved he could have drawn. He never recovered in the match. Deep Blue won, three and a half to two and a half. It was the first time a reigning world champion had ever lost a match to a computer. The papers called it the day the machines arrived. Kasparov demanded to see the machine's logs, the record of why it played what it played. IBM refused to release them, turned down the rematch he begged for, and quietly dismantled Deep Blue. Years later one of its own engineers admitted that an early move which had unnerved Kasparov may have come from nothing more than a bug, a meaningless fallback the champion had mistaken for genius. Nobody could ever fully settle it. The logs stayed private. This is not really a story about chess. It is about the exact moment human intuition stopped being the ceiling. For centuries the best move in any hard game was whatever the finest human mind could see. In one match a machine found a move a human could not even believe was real, and the greatest mind in the game turned his own genius into paranoia against it. Kasparov spent years bitter about it. Then he said the line that outlived the grudge: "I could feel, I could smell, a new kind of intelligence across the table." He stopped fighting the machine and started studying how humans and machines win together. That, not the loss, was the real lesson. The edge moved that day and it never moved back. It used to be intuition. It became computation. The people who win from here are not the ones with the best gut. They are the ones who stopped trusting their gut the moment the machine could out-see it. The film is free. The logs never came out. Most people will only remember that the human lost.

In 1997 the greatest chess player who ever lived sat down against a machine, lost, and immediately accused it of cheating. IBM's answer was to switch the machine off, take it apart, and refuse to ever play him again. The match was carried on live television. IBM's market value jumped by billions in a single week. The man who lost spent years asking one question the company would never answer. His name is Garry Kasparov. The machine was Deep Blue. The footage is on YouTube. Kasparov was not just a champion. He had been the world's number one for more than fifteen years and is still argued to be the strongest player in history. In 1996 he had beaten IBM's Deep Blue with ease. IBM took it away, rebuilt it, and challenged him again in 1997 in New York, with the whole world watching. Then, in game two, the machine did something that broke him. In a position where every computer of that era would have greedily grabbed a pawn, Deep Blue quietly declined and played a slow, patient, deeply human move instead. Kasparov could not accept that a machine had chosen it. He became convinced a human grandmaster was hidden somewhere, feeding it moves. Rattled, he resigned a game that analysts later proved he could have drawn. He never recovered in the match. Deep Blue won, three and a half to two and a half. It was the first time a reigning world champion had ever lost a match to a computer. The papers called it the day the machines arrived. Kasparov demanded to see the machine's logs, the record of why it played what it played. IBM refused to release them, turned down the rematch he begged for, and quietly dismantled Deep Blue. Years later one of its own engineers admitted that an early move which had unnerved Kasparov may have come from nothing more than a bug, a meaningless fallback the champion had mistaken for genius. Nobody could ever fully settle it. The logs stayed private. This is not really a story about chess. It is about the exact moment human intuition stopped being the ceiling. For centuries the best move in any hard game was whatever the finest human mind could see. In one match a machine found a move a human could not even believe was real, and the greatest mind in the game turned his own genius into paranoia against it. Kasparov spent years bitter about it. Then he said the line that outlived the grudge: "I could feel, I could smell, a new kind of intelligence across the table." He stopped fighting the machine and started studying how humans and machines win together. That, not the loss, was the real lesson. The edge moved that day and it never moved back. It used to be intuition. It became computation. The people who win from here are not the ones with the best gut. They are the ones who stopped trusting their gut the moment the machine could out-see it. The film is free. The logs never came out. Most people will only remember that the human lost.

Voltex

411,961 views • 1 month ago

Cycles by Material Protocol Arts Cycles by Material Protocol Arts is a network sculpture composed of space and time, a meditation on recurrence and change. Time and its manner of repeating appear as themes in art and metaphysics through the ages. Heraclitus steps into and out of a river, a new man each time while history draws irregular spiral loops, rhyming and stuttering out its story. At its core, Cycles is a network artwork deployed on Ethereum. It comprises an abstract kinetic sculpture of rotating rings, composed of 512 individual lenses. Each lens represents a unique simulation, moving through parametric space and offering viewers a window into complex, evolving patterns. By using Ethereum as a networked computer, the artwork can develop over time and accept interactions via the network. Importantly, the core of Cycles isn't just a JavaScript file loaded and stored on Ethereum, but instead a program running live on Ethereum itself as a world computer sculpture. Using blockchain technology as material for art making offers artists the chance to make artworks that are new in the context of art history: those that continuously evolve, record their own history, and run autonomously with minimal intervention. Leveraging Ethereum's distributed nature and economic incentives, Cycles aspires to operate on an extended time scale allowing viewers to live with and experience its changes over years, decades or centuries. Cycles is a dynamically running network artwork. This distinction is important because in the history of computer-generated art, many artists have focused on designing computer systems to generate outputs such as drawings, videos, or sound recordings. This is a respectable tradition but this approach fails to express the dynamic and interactive nature of computer programs as artworks themselves. Cycles attempts to explore these qualities by creating a dynamic network artwork that runs continuously and autonomously on Ethereum, shifting the focus from the product of an art-making algorithm to the system itself. Dynamism is a prerequisite for interactivity which Cycles allows for its collectors. The piece includes a method to stop a lens’ movement by freezing it. This causes the lens to focus continuously on the same point in space, causing the changing qualities of its simulation to be fixed and allowing collectors to control its aesthetic presentation. Freezing is a weighted decision. Once a lens is frozen it will require certain conditions to be unlocked. Methods for unfreezing lenses will be unlocked over time. The fact that the behavior of the sculpture can be affected by lens owners means that its future state is non-deterministic and will never be able to be fully predicted. In technical terms, Cycles is composed of Solidity, JavaScript, and SVG code, stored and computed on the Ethereum blockchain. This design avoids external dependencies, ensuring the artwork's longevity and resistance to technical failures. While the current form of Cycles is complete, its nature as a software artwork allows for potential future development through non-destructive updates or connections to other systems. By rendering systemic processes as aesthetic experiences, Cycles offers viewers a unique perspective on the passage of time and the nature of change. It invites contemplation of the cyclical yet varied patterns that characterize both natural and human systems. As viewers engage with Cycles over extended periods, they are encouraged to reflect on their own relationship with time, change, and recurrence, viewing the artwork as a lens through which to observe the interplay of repetition and variation that shapes our existence.

Cycles by Material Protocol Arts Cycles by Material Protocol Arts is a network sculpture composed of space and time, a meditation on recurrence and change. Time and its manner of repeating appear as themes in art and metaphysics through the ages. Heraclitus steps into and out of a river, a new man each time while history draws irregular spiral loops, rhyming and stuttering out its story. At its core, Cycles is a network artwork deployed on Ethereum. It comprises an abstract kinetic sculpture of rotating rings, composed of 512 individual lenses. Each lens represents a unique simulation, moving through parametric space and offering viewers a window into complex, evolving patterns. By using Ethereum as a networked computer, the artwork can develop over time and accept interactions via the network. Importantly, the core of Cycles isn't just a JavaScript file loaded and stored on Ethereum, but instead a program running live on Ethereum itself as a world computer sculpture. Using blockchain technology as material for art making offers artists the chance to make artworks that are new in the context of art history: those that continuously evolve, record their own history, and run autonomously with minimal intervention. Leveraging Ethereum's distributed nature and economic incentives, Cycles aspires to operate on an extended time scale allowing viewers to live with and experience its changes over years, decades or centuries. Cycles is a dynamically running network artwork. This distinction is important because in the history of computer-generated art, many artists have focused on designing computer systems to generate outputs such as drawings, videos, or sound recordings. This is a respectable tradition but this approach fails to express the dynamic and interactive nature of computer programs as artworks themselves. Cycles attempts to explore these qualities by creating a dynamic network artwork that runs continuously and autonomously on Ethereum, shifting the focus from the product of an art-making algorithm to the system itself. Dynamism is a prerequisite for interactivity which Cycles allows for its collectors. The piece includes a method to stop a lens’ movement by freezing it. This causes the lens to focus continuously on the same point in space, causing the changing qualities of its simulation to be fixed and allowing collectors to control its aesthetic presentation. Freezing is a weighted decision. Once a lens is frozen it will require certain conditions to be unlocked. Methods for unfreezing lenses will be unlocked over time. The fact that the behavior of the sculpture can be affected by lens owners means that its future state is non-deterministic and will never be able to be fully predicted. In technical terms, Cycles is composed of Solidity, JavaScript, and SVG code, stored and computed on the Ethereum blockchain. This design avoids external dependencies, ensuring the artwork's longevity and resistance to technical failures. While the current form of Cycles is complete, its nature as a software artwork allows for potential future development through non-destructive updates or connections to other systems. By rendering systemic processes as aesthetic experiences, Cycles offers viewers a unique perspective on the passage of time and the nature of change. It invites contemplation of the cyclical yet varied patterns that characterize both natural and human systems. As viewers engage with Cycles over extended periods, they are encouraged to reflect on their own relationship with time, change, and recurrence, viewing the artwork as a lens through which to observe the interplay of repetition and variation that shapes our existence.

Material Protocol Arts

69,620 views • 1 year ago

Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, offers a sobering view: The biggest technological shift in human history is happening, and almost no one is talking about it. Schmidt opens with a startling industry prediction: "We believe as an industry that in the next one year the vast majority of programmers will be replaced by AI programmers. We also believe that within one year you will have graduate level mathematicians that are at the tippy top of graduate math programs." He explains why this matters so much. Programming and math aren't just two fields among many: "Programming plus math are the basis of sort of our whole digital world." And the AI labs are already using AI to build better AI: "The research groups in OpenAI and anthropic and so forth… around 10 or 20% of the code that they're developing in their research programs is being generated by the computer. That's called recursive self-improvement." Eric Schmidt then lays out the timeline most people haven't grasped: "Within 3 to 5 years we'll have what is called general intelligence AGI which can be defined as a system that is as smart as the smartest mathematician physicist artist writer thinker politician." He gives this belief system a name: "I call this by the way the San Francisco consensus because everyone who believes this is in San Francisco it may be the water." But the truly unsettling part comes next. Once AI starts improving itself, humans become optional to the process: "The computers are now doing self-improvement… they don't have to listen to us anymore. We call that super intelligence or ASI… computers that are smarter than the sum of humans. The San Francisco consensus is this occurs within six years." And here's where Schmidt sounds the alarm. The conversation isn't keeping pace with the technology: "This path is not understood in our society. There's no language for what happens with the arrival of this. This is happening faster than our human that our society, our democracy, our laws will address." His closing thought captures why this matters: "That's why it's underhyped. People do not understand what happens when you have intelligence at this level which is largely free."

Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, offers a sobering view: The biggest technological shift in human history is happening, and almost no one is talking about it. Schmidt opens with a startling industry prediction: "We believe as an industry that in the next one year the vast majority of programmers will be replaced by AI programmers. We also believe that within one year you will have graduate level mathematicians that are at the tippy top of graduate math programs." He explains why this matters so much. Programming and math aren't just two fields among many: "Programming plus math are the basis of sort of our whole digital world." And the AI labs are already using AI to build better AI: "The research groups in OpenAI and anthropic and so forth… around 10 or 20% of the code that they're developing in their research programs is being generated by the computer. That's called recursive self-improvement." Eric Schmidt then lays out the timeline most people haven't grasped: "Within 3 to 5 years we'll have what is called general intelligence AGI which can be defined as a system that is as smart as the smartest mathematician physicist artist writer thinker politician." He gives this belief system a name: "I call this by the way the San Francisco consensus because everyone who believes this is in San Francisco it may be the water." But the truly unsettling part comes next. Once AI starts improving itself, humans become optional to the process: "The computers are now doing self-improvement… they don't have to listen to us anymore. We call that super intelligence or ASI… computers that are smarter than the sum of humans. The San Francisco consensus is this occurs within six years." And here's where Schmidt sounds the alarm. The conversation isn't keeping pace with the technology: "This path is not understood in our society. There's no language for what happens with the arrival of this. This is happening faster than our human that our society, our democracy, our laws will address." His closing thought captures why this matters: "That's why it's underhyped. People do not understand what happens when you have intelligence at this level which is largely free."

Big Brain AI

634,297 views • 4 months ago

War Diary Day 1,391 Blaise Metreweli, the Chief of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, sticks it to the Killer in The Kremlin. And all his creepy helpers. I agree with every fucking word. VPDFO! (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) 📷 Welcome inside MI6. This iconic building, familiar to movie fans everywhere, is the home of Britain’s foreign intelligence agency. But whilst hundreds of my team pass through the entry pods each day, the truth is that most of our work happens many miles away from this place - out of sight, hidden from the world, undercover, recruiting and running agents who choose to place their trust in us, sharing secrets to make the UK and the world safer. You might pass one of our officers on the street or sit next to them on a plane when you’re about to set off on an adventure of your own, or in a foreign city taking selfies by the sights. Whether it’s in seemingly everyday places, or on the front line embedded with our military, MI6 is there. In my first few weeks, I’ve heard repeatedly that MI6 is trusted and respected globally, two things that we never take for granted. We are seen as a source of hard power, soft influence and rapid innovation. I’ve also heard that people want to believe in MI6. It’s my job to make sure they can. Today, I want to talk about human agency. We all have choices to make about how we deal with the undercurrents shaping our world. About how, in our new, faster, more dangerous and technology-mediated world, it will be our rediscovery of our shared humanity, our ability to listen, and our courage that will determine how our future unfolds. Conflict is not inevitable. Understanding human nature is in my bones. From a family shaped by devastating conflict, I grew up with a deep sense of gratitude for the UK’s precious democracy and freedom. I spent much of my childhood overseas, which is where my passion for travel and adventure began. I studied anthropology, and later psychology and AI, exploring how we make sense of the world and each other. It’s why I was drawn to MI6: it offers strong purpose, a chance to serve and a belief in the positive power of human connection. Like the Service, I’m operational to my very core. Over nearly three decades, my career has involved recruiting and running agents in hostile territory; and leading operations in warzones to defuse threats and support peace. Always in teams, always learning from others. Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of brilliant partners – and indeed occasionally those we’d label as adversaries – across dozens of countries, tackling weapons proliferation and terrorism. During my time at MI5, I saw close up what it takes to defend Britain from being targeted by hostile states. You’ll find many like me in my organisation: powerfully motivated to protect our precious country; curious about how our world is changing, joining dots and taking action, across domains. But it was in my last role as ‘Q’, where it was my job to turn emerging technologies from threats to opportunities that I could most see the world changing. As I dug deep into data and extraordinary innovation, I could see how technology was rapidly reshaping not just our capabilities but also conflict and trust, truth and global power. Let me lay out how I see the global issues MI6 must tackle. Because the greatest danger we face is to misunderstand the nature of the problem. Let’s be in no doubt. Our world is more dangerous and contested now than it has been for decades. Conflict is evolving and trust eroding, just as new technologies spur both competition and dependence. We are being contested from sea to space, from the battlefield to the boardroom. And even our brains, as disinformation manipulates our understanding of each other and ourselves. Across the globe, we are now confronting not one single danger, but an interlocking web of security challenges – military, technological, social, ethical even – each shaping the other in complex ways. We are now operating in a space between peace and war. This is not a temporary state or a gradual, inevitable evolution. Our world is being actively remade, with profound implications for national and international security. Institutions which were designed in the ashes of the Second World War are being challenged. New blocs and identities forming and alliances reshaping. Multipolar competition in tension with multilateral cooperation. But there’s something distinctive that will make this change unlike any other: the impact of advanced technologies, which will accelerate the pace and scale of every threat and opportunity, and increasingly, individualise them too. Advances in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and quantum computing are not only revolutionising economies but rewriting the reality of conflict, as they ‘converge’ to create science-fiction-like tools. There’s incredible promise in all this for all of us, from green technologies to hyper-personalised medicine. But also peril. AI-powered robots and drones are brilliant for scaled manufacturing but devastating on the battlefield. Discoveries that cure disease can also create new weapons. And as states race for tech supremacy, or as some algorithms become as powerful as states, those hyper-personalised tools could become a new vector for conflict and control. Power itself is becoming more diffuse, more unpredictable as control over these technologies is shifting from states to corporations, and sometimes to individuals. And at the same time, the foundations of trust in our societies are eroding. Information, once a unifying force, is increasingly weaponised. Falsehood spreads faster than fact, dividing communities and distorting reality. We live in an age of hyper-connection yet profound isolation. The algorithms flatter our biases and fracture our public squares. And as trust collapses, so does our shared sense of truth – one of the greatest losses a society can suffer. The defining challenge of the twenty-first century is not simply who wields the most powerful technologies, but who guides them with the greatest wisdom. Our security, our prosperity, and our humanity depend on it. Our world is being remade. And for the first time, we are all at the heart of it. My Service must now operate in this new context too: not just expert on hostile states, terrorism, proliferation and more, but also fluent in technology, able to anticipate the second and third order effects of advances that reshape the world in minutes not months. And as China will be a central part of the global transformation taking place this century, it is essential that we, as MI6, continue to inform the government’s understanding of China’s rise and the implications for UK national security. I’m going to break with tradition and won’t give you a global threat tour, but will focus here on Putin’s Russia. We all continue to face the menace of an aggressive, expansionist and revisionist Russia, seeking to subjugate Ukraine and harass NATO. I find it harrowing that hundreds of thousands have died, with the toll mounting every day, because of Putin’s historical distortions and his compromised desire for respect. He is dragging out negotiations and shifting the cost of war onto his own population. But Putin should be in no doubt, our support is enduring. The pressure we apply on Ukraine’s behalf will be sustained. Because it is fundamental not just to European sovereignty and security but to global stability. Alongside the grinding war, Russia is testing us in the grey zone with tactics that are just below the threshold of war. It’s important to understand their attempts to bully, fearmonger and manipulate, because it affects us all. I am talking about: Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. Drones buzzing airports and bases. Aggressive activity in our seas, above and below the waves. State-sponsored arson and sabotage. Propaganda and influence operations that crack open and exploit fractures within societies. Countering this activity is the work of intelligence and security services across Europe and the globe. And as the Foreign Secretary made clear in a speech last week, the UK is defending itself against this Russian information warfare – sanctioning Russian media outlets pushing Kremlin narratives. The export of chaos is a feature not a bug in this Russian approach to international engagement; and we should be ready for this to continue until Putin is forced to change his calculus. So, how should we respond? It’s not enough now just to understand the world. We must shape it too. MI6 is well-positioned to respond to these threats and wider global instability. And we will continue to evolve, just as we have throughout our long history. The UK government has invested in our intelligence agencies and we are all using our unique powers to keep the British people safe. Our ‘open and connected’ partnerships across the UK Intelligence Community, with HMGCC, NSSIF and the wider tech ecosystem in the UK will become even more important – because in the digital battleground, no single organisation can prevail alone. As a global agency, MI6’s inbuilt strength is our partners and our people. The risks I have set out require us to work ever more closely with our colleagues in MI5, GCHQ and in defence and diplomacy. But also with our Five Eyes partners, with the E3, the EU, NATO, those across the Middle East, the Indo-Pacific and beyond. And with many valued partners whose identity needs to remain secret. Together, we integrate our diverse talent, data and tools to meet the threat. AI is a domain in which we will excel, using the technology to augment, not replace, our human skills. Every digital trace, every byte of data, every algorithmic decision has implications for the safety of the lives of the courageous people who work with us as officers and agents, and for the UK’s strategic advantage. Mastery of technology will infuse everything we do. Not just in our labs, but in the field, in our tradecraft, and even more importantly, in the mindset of every officer. We will become as comfortable with lines of code as we are with human sources, as fluent in Python as we are in multiple other languages. Under my leadership, MI6 will continue to attract Britain’s best and most creative minds: linguists and data scientists, case officers and engineers, behavioural experts and technologists. We need people who walk in the shoes and get in the heads of our adversaries. We need people who think differently, challenge assumptions, and act decisively. All can thrive and make a difference at MI6. At an operational level, we will sharpen our edge and impact with audacity, tapping into – if you like – our historical SOE instincts. We’re at our best when we’re hustling to make things happen, because our intelligence is most valuable when it changes reality on the ground. We will take calculated risks, where the prize is significant and the national interest clear. We will never stoop to the tactics of our opponents. But we must seek to outplay them. In every domain. In every way. So intelligence must drive action. Action must deliver advantage. And advantage must serve Britain’s security and prosperity. But at the core, our deeper contribution is also our simplest – how we unlock human agency. Our fast-paced, tech and threat-infused world now generates more heat than light. As nations retrench and rearm, we are losing opportunities to listen to what’s really going on. I’ve seen time and again throughout my career, that this is where MI6 matters most: we listen and we hear. We understand, because we take time to learn languages and cultures, complex technical and historical detail, immerse ourselves in what’s really driving the situation. Across the globe, right now, our officers are finding people with the courage to step forward, and they are taking time to sit and listen to break these tightening cycles of violence. They listen for nuance, for connection, for opportunity. Over the years, I’ve listened to terrorists who have told us how to defuse the bomb because they know that more violence won’t help. To proliferators and smugglers who’ve told us where to find the dangerous material, motivated to protect their children’s future. To people trapped in authoritarian regimes who know, deep down, that their humanity is being chipped away – and that telling us what’s really going on is an important release, allowing us all to find better ways to navigate our changing world. So, we will work with our agents. And we will continue to engage directly, and with respect, with states and organisation currently working against us. Away from the glare of the media, we will use MI6’s convening power wherever we can to make a material difference, bringing parties together to defuse tensions. But the response to the increasing risks we face won’t be delivered by the UK intelligence community alone. Wider society has a role to play too. That includes work taking place in schools across the country so our children don’t get duped by information manipulation. Let’s all check sources, consider evidence, and be alive to those algorithms that trigger intense reactions, like fear. It also means everyone in society really understanding the world we are in – a world where terrorists plot against us, where our enemies fearmonger, bully and manipulate, and the front line is everywhere. Online, on our streets, in our supply chains, in the minds and on the screens of our citizens. We must all stand together against this. As we do today with our friends in Australia after the shocking antisemitic terrorist attack this weekend. My thoughts -and those of my whole organisation – are with the family, friends and loved ones of the victims. Light will always win over darkness. In rising to meet these challenges we, in MI6, will remain anchored to our values: courage, creativity, respect and integrity. And to our principles: accountability and trust are not constraints on our work; they are the foundations of our legitimacy with the British public. Recently, I had the privilege of meeting and thanking a foreign agent who has worked with us for decades, taking extraordinary risks to help keep the UK safe. I asked why. They said simply, ‘Your values. Your integrity and respect. None of us have a future without them’. This moment reinforced to me that we must remain a very human agency. And so, to sustain that trust, MI6 will continue to be more open. Not for the sake of visibility, but because it matters – and as my MI5 counterpart Sir Ken McCallum said recently - because it is a strength. We will continue the practice of speaking publicly, broaden our channels of engagement, and sustain our focus on attracting the most diverse talent to join our Service. Transparency does not mean revealing what must remain secret. It means showing the British people who we are, what we stand for, and why our work matters. We need your trust and support for the difficult and often dangerous work our agents pursue, every day of the year. In an age of uncertainty, one constant remains: the choices made by human beings still determine the shape of the world. Yes, technology can illuminate possibilities: but information requires judgement; complexity demands clarity; and only people can decide which path to follow. The United Kingdom’s global voice has never rested solely on strength – it has rested on trust, principle, and the ability to understand others as well as ourselves. That is also the essence of intelligence: not simply knowing the world, but interpreting it through a uniquely human lens. Ours is the quiet service, the hidden service. It is one rooted in a profound belief that when human beings act with purpose and integrity, they can steady a faltering world. When the Berlin Wall fell, it was our shared belief in freedom that carried Europe forward. When acts of terror targeted open societies, it was intelligence, cooperation and resolve that preserved them. And when adversaries blur fact and falsehood, our task is to defend the space where truth can still stand. As we step into the future, the tools at our disposal will evolve. But what will always matter most is the human element – the person who stands in the shadows and says: this is right, and that is wrong. That choice – the exercise of human agency – has shaped our world before, and it will shape it again. Because in the end, it is not what we can do that defines us, but what we choose to do. Thank you. Published 15 December 2025

War Diary Day 1,391 Blaise Metreweli, the Chief of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, sticks it to the Killer in The Kremlin. And all his creepy helpers. I agree with every fucking word. VPDFO! (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) 📷 Welcome inside MI6. This iconic building, familiar to movie fans everywhere, is the home of Britain’s foreign intelligence agency. But whilst hundreds of my team pass through the entry pods each day, the truth is that most of our work happens many miles away from this place - out of sight, hidden from the world, undercover, recruiting and running agents who choose to place their trust in us, sharing secrets to make the UK and the world safer. You might pass one of our officers on the street or sit next to them on a plane when you’re about to set off on an adventure of your own, or in a foreign city taking selfies by the sights. Whether it’s in seemingly everyday places, or on the front line embedded with our military, MI6 is there. In my first few weeks, I’ve heard repeatedly that MI6 is trusted and respected globally, two things that we never take for granted. We are seen as a source of hard power, soft influence and rapid innovation. I’ve also heard that people want to believe in MI6. It’s my job to make sure they can. Today, I want to talk about human agency. We all have choices to make about how we deal with the undercurrents shaping our world. About how, in our new, faster, more dangerous and technology-mediated world, it will be our rediscovery of our shared humanity, our ability to listen, and our courage that will determine how our future unfolds. Conflict is not inevitable. Understanding human nature is in my bones. From a family shaped by devastating conflict, I grew up with a deep sense of gratitude for the UK’s precious democracy and freedom. I spent much of my childhood overseas, which is where my passion for travel and adventure began. I studied anthropology, and later psychology and AI, exploring how we make sense of the world and each other. It’s why I was drawn to MI6: it offers strong purpose, a chance to serve and a belief in the positive power of human connection. Like the Service, I’m operational to my very core. Over nearly three decades, my career has involved recruiting and running agents in hostile territory; and leading operations in warzones to defuse threats and support peace. Always in teams, always learning from others. Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of brilliant partners – and indeed occasionally those we’d label as adversaries – across dozens of countries, tackling weapons proliferation and terrorism. During my time at MI5, I saw close up what it takes to defend Britain from being targeted by hostile states. You’ll find many like me in my organisation: powerfully motivated to protect our precious country; curious about how our world is changing, joining dots and taking action, across domains. But it was in my last role as ‘Q’, where it was my job to turn emerging technologies from threats to opportunities that I could most see the world changing. As I dug deep into data and extraordinary innovation, I could see how technology was rapidly reshaping not just our capabilities but also conflict and trust, truth and global power. Let me lay out how I see the global issues MI6 must tackle. Because the greatest danger we face is to misunderstand the nature of the problem. Let’s be in no doubt. Our world is more dangerous and contested now than it has been for decades. Conflict is evolving and trust eroding, just as new technologies spur both competition and dependence. We are being contested from sea to space, from the battlefield to the boardroom. And even our brains, as disinformation manipulates our understanding of each other and ourselves. Across the globe, we are now confronting not one single danger, but an interlocking web of security challenges – military, technological, social, ethical even – each shaping the other in complex ways. We are now operating in a space between peace and war. This is not a temporary state or a gradual, inevitable evolution. Our world is being actively remade, with profound implications for national and international security. Institutions which were designed in the ashes of the Second World War are being challenged. New blocs and identities forming and alliances reshaping. Multipolar competition in tension with multilateral cooperation. But there’s something distinctive that will make this change unlike any other: the impact of advanced technologies, which will accelerate the pace and scale of every threat and opportunity, and increasingly, individualise them too. Advances in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and quantum computing are not only revolutionising economies but rewriting the reality of conflict, as they ‘converge’ to create science-fiction-like tools. There’s incredible promise in all this for all of us, from green technologies to hyper-personalised medicine. But also peril. AI-powered robots and drones are brilliant for scaled manufacturing but devastating on the battlefield. Discoveries that cure disease can also create new weapons. And as states race for tech supremacy, or as some algorithms become as powerful as states, those hyper-personalised tools could become a new vector for conflict and control. Power itself is becoming more diffuse, more unpredictable as control over these technologies is shifting from states to corporations, and sometimes to individuals. And at the same time, the foundations of trust in our societies are eroding. Information, once a unifying force, is increasingly weaponised. Falsehood spreads faster than fact, dividing communities and distorting reality. We live in an age of hyper-connection yet profound isolation. The algorithms flatter our biases and fracture our public squares. And as trust collapses, so does our shared sense of truth – one of the greatest losses a society can suffer. The defining challenge of the twenty-first century is not simply who wields the most powerful technologies, but who guides them with the greatest wisdom. Our security, our prosperity, and our humanity depend on it. Our world is being remade. And for the first time, we are all at the heart of it. My Service must now operate in this new context too: not just expert on hostile states, terrorism, proliferation and more, but also fluent in technology, able to anticipate the second and third order effects of advances that reshape the world in minutes not months. And as China will be a central part of the global transformation taking place this century, it is essential that we, as MI6, continue to inform the government’s understanding of China’s rise and the implications for UK national security. I’m going to break with tradition and won’t give you a global threat tour, but will focus here on Putin’s Russia. We all continue to face the menace of an aggressive, expansionist and revisionist Russia, seeking to subjugate Ukraine and harass NATO. I find it harrowing that hundreds of thousands have died, with the toll mounting every day, because of Putin’s historical distortions and his compromised desire for respect. He is dragging out negotiations and shifting the cost of war onto his own population. But Putin should be in no doubt, our support is enduring. The pressure we apply on Ukraine’s behalf will be sustained. Because it is fundamental not just to European sovereignty and security but to global stability. Alongside the grinding war, Russia is testing us in the grey zone with tactics that are just below the threshold of war. It’s important to understand their attempts to bully, fearmonger and manipulate, because it affects us all. I am talking about: Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. Drones buzzing airports and bases. Aggressive activity in our seas, above and below the waves. State-sponsored arson and sabotage. Propaganda and influence operations that crack open and exploit fractures within societies. Countering this activity is the work of intelligence and security services across Europe and the globe. And as the Foreign Secretary made clear in a speech last week, the UK is defending itself against this Russian information warfare – sanctioning Russian media outlets pushing Kremlin narratives. The export of chaos is a feature not a bug in this Russian approach to international engagement; and we should be ready for this to continue until Putin is forced to change his calculus. So, how should we respond? It’s not enough now just to understand the world. We must shape it too. MI6 is well-positioned to respond to these threats and wider global instability. And we will continue to evolve, just as we have throughout our long history. The UK government has invested in our intelligence agencies and we are all using our unique powers to keep the British people safe. Our ‘open and connected’ partnerships across the UK Intelligence Community, with HMGCC, NSSIF and the wider tech ecosystem in the UK will become even more important – because in the digital battleground, no single organisation can prevail alone. As a global agency, MI6’s inbuilt strength is our partners and our people. The risks I have set out require us to work ever more closely with our colleagues in MI5, GCHQ and in defence and diplomacy. But also with our Five Eyes partners, with the E3, the EU, NATO, those across the Middle East, the Indo-Pacific and beyond. And with many valued partners whose identity needs to remain secret. Together, we integrate our diverse talent, data and tools to meet the threat. AI is a domain in which we will excel, using the technology to augment, not replace, our human skills. Every digital trace, every byte of data, every algorithmic decision has implications for the safety of the lives of the courageous people who work with us as officers and agents, and for the UK’s strategic advantage. Mastery of technology will infuse everything we do. Not just in our labs, but in the field, in our tradecraft, and even more importantly, in the mindset of every officer. We will become as comfortable with lines of code as we are with human sources, as fluent in Python as we are in multiple other languages. Under my leadership, MI6 will continue to attract Britain’s best and most creative minds: linguists and data scientists, case officers and engineers, behavioural experts and technologists. We need people who walk in the shoes and get in the heads of our adversaries. We need people who think differently, challenge assumptions, and act decisively. All can thrive and make a difference at MI6. At an operational level, we will sharpen our edge and impact with audacity, tapping into – if you like – our historical SOE instincts. We’re at our best when we’re hustling to make things happen, because our intelligence is most valuable when it changes reality on the ground. We will take calculated risks, where the prize is significant and the national interest clear. We will never stoop to the tactics of our opponents. But we must seek to outplay them. In every domain. In every way. So intelligence must drive action. Action must deliver advantage. And advantage must serve Britain’s security and prosperity. But at the core, our deeper contribution is also our simplest – how we unlock human agency. Our fast-paced, tech and threat-infused world now generates more heat than light. As nations retrench and rearm, we are losing opportunities to listen to what’s really going on. I’ve seen time and again throughout my career, that this is where MI6 matters most: we listen and we hear. We understand, because we take time to learn languages and cultures, complex technical and historical detail, immerse ourselves in what’s really driving the situation. Across the globe, right now, our officers are finding people with the courage to step forward, and they are taking time to sit and listen to break these tightening cycles of violence. They listen for nuance, for connection, for opportunity. Over the years, I’ve listened to terrorists who have told us how to defuse the bomb because they know that more violence won’t help. To proliferators and smugglers who’ve told us where to find the dangerous material, motivated to protect their children’s future. To people trapped in authoritarian regimes who know, deep down, that their humanity is being chipped away – and that telling us what’s really going on is an important release, allowing us all to find better ways to navigate our changing world. So, we will work with our agents. And we will continue to engage directly, and with respect, with states and organisation currently working against us. Away from the glare of the media, we will use MI6’s convening power wherever we can to make a material difference, bringing parties together to defuse tensions. But the response to the increasing risks we face won’t be delivered by the UK intelligence community alone. Wider society has a role to play too. That includes work taking place in schools across the country so our children don’t get duped by information manipulation. Let’s all check sources, consider evidence, and be alive to those algorithms that trigger intense reactions, like fear. It also means everyone in society really understanding the world we are in – a world where terrorists plot against us, where our enemies fearmonger, bully and manipulate, and the front line is everywhere. Online, on our streets, in our supply chains, in the minds and on the screens of our citizens. We must all stand together against this. As we do today with our friends in Australia after the shocking antisemitic terrorist attack this weekend. My thoughts -and those of my whole organisation – are with the family, friends and loved ones of the victims. Light will always win over darkness. In rising to meet these challenges we, in MI6, will remain anchored to our values: courage, creativity, respect and integrity. And to our principles: accountability and trust are not constraints on our work; they are the foundations of our legitimacy with the British public. Recently, I had the privilege of meeting and thanking a foreign agent who has worked with us for decades, taking extraordinary risks to help keep the UK safe. I asked why. They said simply, ‘Your values. Your integrity and respect. None of us have a future without them’. This moment reinforced to me that we must remain a very human agency. And so, to sustain that trust, MI6 will continue to be more open. Not for the sake of visibility, but because it matters – and as my MI5 counterpart Sir Ken McCallum said recently - because it is a strength. We will continue the practice of speaking publicly, broaden our channels of engagement, and sustain our focus on attracting the most diverse talent to join our Service. Transparency does not mean revealing what must remain secret. It means showing the British people who we are, what we stand for, and why our work matters. We need your trust and support for the difficult and often dangerous work our agents pursue, every day of the year. In an age of uncertainty, one constant remains: the choices made by human beings still determine the shape of the world. Yes, technology can illuminate possibilities: but information requires judgement; complexity demands clarity; and only people can decide which path to follow. The United Kingdom’s global voice has never rested solely on strength – it has rested on trust, principle, and the ability to understand others as well as ourselves. That is also the essence of intelligence: not simply knowing the world, but interpreting it through a uniquely human lens. Ours is the quiet service, the hidden service. It is one rooted in a profound belief that when human beings act with purpose and integrity, they can steady a faltering world. When the Berlin Wall fell, it was our shared belief in freedom that carried Europe forward. When acts of terror targeted open societies, it was intelligence, cooperation and resolve that preserved them. And when adversaries blur fact and falsehood, our task is to defend the space where truth can still stand. As we step into the future, the tools at our disposal will evolve. But what will always matter most is the human element – the person who stands in the shadows and says: this is right, and that is wrong. That choice – the exercise of human agency – has shaped our world before, and it will shape it again. Because in the end, it is not what we can do that defines us, but what we choose to do. Thank you. Published 15 December 2025

John Sweeney

42,257 views • 8 months ago

Exciting News from the Knakal Map Room Bob Knakal here, and I’m thrilled to share some exciting news about my latest venture. After a period of reflection and immense support from this incredible community, I’m proud to announce the launch of BKREA (BKREA). BKREA is born from an entrepreneurial spirit reawakened, with a vision to redefine the capital markets landscape through investment sales, debt, and equity. This wouldn't have been possible without the heartwarming texts, DMs, and voice messages from many of you. Your support during the challenging times was incredible, and I am deeply grateful for every word of encouragement. In the past few weeks, I've met with numerous individuals and companies, each with fantastic platforms and innovative ideas. Yet, it became clear that forging our path, creating a company for a new age, was the direction to follow. Reflecting on how the world has transformed since I began my journey in 1984, without a computer, fax machine, or cell phone, I’m convinced that the next five years will bring about even more dramatic changes, especially with advancements in AI. At BKREA, we’re embracing this future by integrating AI technologies to interpret data in new ways and streamline our transaction processes, all while holding onto our valued analog methods, like those cherished here in the map room. Our commitment is to our clients, ensuring the best outcomes through innovation and efficiency. I’m also excited to introduce Seth Samowitz as our new COO. With a tremendous background in AI, Seth is the perfect leader to guide us in this new direction. Our goal is to assemble the best team for our clients, selecting top talent across the entire market to ensure the finest execution in every venture. Moreover, we’re launching the Knakal Affiliate Program (KAP) to strengthen connections and collaboration within our industry. I encourage you to visit our website, to learn more about how we’re transforming real estate advisory services. My cell number remains the same, and I’m eager to connect or reconnect with many of you. Feel free to reach out at BK@BKREA.com. A huge thank you again for your support and kindness. I look forward to connecting with you online or at events. Here’s to a future where tradition and technology converge to create value for our clients!

Exciting News from the Knakal Map Room Bob Knakal here, and I’m thrilled to share some exciting news about my latest venture. After a period of reflection and immense support from this incredible community, I’m proud to announce the launch of BKREA (BKREA). BKREA is born from an entrepreneurial spirit reawakened, with a vision to redefine the capital markets landscape through investment sales, debt, and equity. This wouldn't have been possible without the heartwarming texts, DMs, and voice messages from many of you. Your support during the challenging times was incredible, and I am deeply grateful for every word of encouragement. In the past few weeks, I've met with numerous individuals and companies, each with fantastic platforms and innovative ideas. Yet, it became clear that forging our path, creating a company for a new age, was the direction to follow. Reflecting on how the world has transformed since I began my journey in 1984, without a computer, fax machine, or cell phone, I’m convinced that the next five years will bring about even more dramatic changes, especially with advancements in AI. At BKREA, we’re embracing this future by integrating AI technologies to interpret data in new ways and streamline our transaction processes, all while holding onto our valued analog methods, like those cherished here in the map room. Our commitment is to our clients, ensuring the best outcomes through innovation and efficiency. I’m also excited to introduce Seth Samowitz as our new COO. With a tremendous background in AI, Seth is the perfect leader to guide us in this new direction. Our goal is to assemble the best team for our clients, selecting top talent across the entire market to ensure the finest execution in every venture. Moreover, we’re launching the Knakal Affiliate Program (KAP) to strengthen connections and collaboration within our industry. I encourage you to visit our website, to learn more about how we’re transforming real estate advisory services. My cell number remains the same, and I’m eager to connect or reconnect with many of you. Feel free to reach out at [email protected]. A huge thank you again for your support and kindness. I look forward to connecting with you online or at events. Here’s to a future where tradition and technology converge to create value for our clients!

Bob Knakal | NYC Investment Sales

181,963 views • 2 years ago

Today, we're launching Base Core, our own battery designed & built in Texas, and announcing our $1B Series D to bring it to homes across the country. Three years ago, we started Base with a belief that batteries were the unlock to energy abundance. We saw battery storage as the foundation of a modern energy system, and believed we could win the market with vertical integration, technology, and relentless execution (what we now call Base Pace). So we set out to build a network of distributed batteries to deliver affordable, reliable electricity to homeowners and utilities. While the job is far from finished, the launch of Base Core is the most meaningful step in that plan. We’ve spent the last few years learning hard lessons about building a distributed battery fleet, going from 1 install per day in June of ‘24 to 100 installs per day in June of ‘26. These lessons - how the battery is shipped, installed, used, and monitored - informed the design of Core. Now, Core will be the foundation of the company's next phase of growth. Base Core is a first-of-its-kind home battery. At ~40 kWh it is 3x the size of most home batteries, providing up to 36 hours of backup for the average home. In the event of multi-day outage, Core is equipped with a (first of its kind) generator port - pull out a small portable generator and charge the battery back up to keep your home running as long as you need. When an outage does happen, the backup is seamless - most members won't even notice the grid went down. It's built to withstand Texas summers, Chicago Winters, and everything in between. And finally, it’s manufactured by our team in Austin, at Base Factory 1, right across the street from our HQ. This new capital will bring Core to more homes and to accelerate our ambition beyond batteries. The round is co-led by Ribbit, Addition, Valor, and JP Morgan, with participation from new major investors D1, Sands, Coatue, Layer Global, and Energy Impact Partners. All of Base’s major existing investors are re-investing, including Thrive, Altimeter, Lightspeed, a16z, CapitalG, Trust, and more. This brings our valuation to $13B. As we enter the most important growth period in the history of the electricity industry, our mission has not changed - advance human prosperity by delivering the world's most affordable and reliable electricity. Our strategy has not changed - technology, plus vertical integration, plus relentless execution, leads to a compounding cost advantage. What has changed is the scope of our ambition - this new capital, along with the team and capabilities we've built over the last three years, positions us to build technology across the electric stack, including what it takes to serve surging demand from AI, and to deepen our partnerships with utilities as they work to meet rising demands. Electricity is the largest and most essential industry in the world, and it does not have a defining technology company. The company that delivers the most affordable, reliable power will be one of the largest and most impactful companies in the world. We intend to build it. If you'd like to join us, reach out. Onwards.

Today, we're launching Base Core, our own battery designed & built in Texas, and announcing our $1B Series D to bring it to homes across the country. Three years ago, we started Base with a belief that batteries were the unlock to energy abundance. We saw battery storage as the foundation of a modern energy system, and believed we could win the market with vertical integration, technology, and relentless execution (what we now call Base Pace). So we set out to build a network of distributed batteries to deliver affordable, reliable electricity to homeowners and utilities. While the job is far from finished, the launch of Base Core is the most meaningful step in that plan. We’ve spent the last few years learning hard lessons about building a distributed battery fleet, going from 1 install per day in June of ‘24 to 100 installs per day in June of ‘26. These lessons - how the battery is shipped, installed, used, and monitored - informed the design of Core. Now, Core will be the foundation of the company's next phase of growth. Base Core is a first-of-its-kind home battery. At ~40 kWh it is 3x the size of most home batteries, providing up to 36 hours of backup for the average home. In the event of multi-day outage, Core is equipped with a (first of its kind) generator port - pull out a small portable generator and charge the battery back up to keep your home running as long as you need. When an outage does happen, the backup is seamless - most members won't even notice the grid went down. It's built to withstand Texas summers, Chicago Winters, and everything in between. And finally, it’s manufactured by our team in Austin, at Base Factory 1, right across the street from our HQ. This new capital will bring Core to more homes and to accelerate our ambition beyond batteries. The round is co-led by Ribbit, Addition, Valor, and JP Morgan, with participation from new major investors D1, Sands, Coatue, Layer Global, and Energy Impact Partners. All of Base’s major existing investors are re-investing, including Thrive, Altimeter, Lightspeed, a16z, CapitalG, Trust, and more. This brings our valuation to $13B. As we enter the most important growth period in the history of the electricity industry, our mission has not changed - advance human prosperity by delivering the world's most affordable and reliable electricity. Our strategy has not changed - technology, plus vertical integration, plus relentless execution, leads to a compounding cost advantage. What has changed is the scope of our ambition - this new capital, along with the team and capabilities we've built over the last three years, positions us to build technology across the electric stack, including what it takes to serve surging demand from AI, and to deepen our partnerships with utilities as they work to meet rising demands. Electricity is the largest and most essential industry in the world, and it does not have a defining technology company. The company that delivers the most affordable, reliable power will be one of the largest and most impactful companies in the world. We intend to build it. If you'd like to join us, reach out. Onwards.

Zach Dell

673,678 views • 1 month ago

The BYD Han is a mid-to-large electric sedan (also available as a plug-in hybrid) built on BYD's Blade Battery tech, offering up to 701 km of range and starting around $25,000 in China. The 2025 refresh brought an 800V architecture, LiDAR-equipped ADAS with Nvidia Orin X, and lower prices across the lineup.

The BYD Han is a mid-to-large electric sedan (also available as a plug-in hybrid) built on BYD's Blade Battery tech, offering up to 701 km of range and starting around $25,000 in China. The 2025 refresh brought an 800V architecture, LiDAR-equipped ADAS with Nvidia Orin X, and lower prices across the lineup.

MegaETH

51,634 views • 6 months ago

Joe Rogan flips the God debate on its head with shocking theory that 'we created him' | Chris Melore, Daily Mail Joe Rogan has come to a mind-bending conclusion about life, fearing that humanity has misinterpreted what reality is and we're actually in the process of creating God. While interviewing computer scientist Roman Yampolskiy on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the men debated the possibility that reality is a giant simulation and humans are building a God-like supercomputer using artificial intelligence (AI). According to Rogan's theory, humanity has misinterpreted ancient prophecies regarding the second coming of Jesus Christ and Judgement Day, saying the creation of this AI super intelligence is the final chapter before our reality resets. 'This whole idea of Jesus coming back, well maybe it's real. Maybe we just completely misinterpreted these ancient scrolls and texts and what it really means is that we are going to give birth to this,' Rogan explained. Yampolskiy, an author and researcher in AI safety, added to Rogan's theory, suggesting that reality is just an ongoing cycle of Big Bangs - the explosion that kickstarted the universe - starting and restarting life over and over again. During the episode released on July 3, Rogan added that he feared God 'is actually created by human beings creating this infinitely intelligent thing that can essentially harness all of the available energy and power of the universe and create anything it wants.' Yampolskiy even contended that many of the religions around the world have one thing in common: 'What they all agree on is that there is [a] super intelligence which created a fake world.' In previous podcasts episodes this year, Rogan has repeatedly warned that AI was just years away from reaching a God-like state as more tech companies pour resources into its development. Rogan asked Yampolskiy if the physical world we see was created by God, then what existed before this all-powerful being created the human race. 'Ideas, just information,' the computer scientist replied during the podcast. 'Just God. God was bored And it was like, let's make some animals that can think and solve problems. And for what reason?' Rogan countered. That's when the podcast host theorized life was an ongoing simulation and people had the idea of God's return to Earth backwards, claiming that people would summon this powerful intelligence themselves through the creation of AI. The theory that all life exists within a computer simulation has been debated for decades, and it's even been entertained in blockbuster movies like 'The Matrix.' While Rogan suggested that deepfakes of Bigfoot, UFOs, and other impossible images could be proof we're living in a virtual reality, scientists have argued that there is more basic evidence that this world is not real. Melvin Vopson, an associate professor in physics at the University of Portsmouth, has argued that gravity may be a sign that we're all living in a virtual simulation. According to Vopson's new paper in AIP Advances, our universe is the 'ultimate computer' and gravity's pull on Earth and in outer space is the computer trying to keep its vast amount of data organized. As for who's running the simulation, Yampolskiy explained that one possibility is life as we know it could simply be a replay of past events being examined by the future human race. Rogan then asked Yampolskiy why an all-powerful AI would even bother creating a reality for our consciousnesses to exist in. Yampolskiy explained that it's impossible to know who is controlling this program, whether it's an alien intelligence, humans from the future, or an AI super intelligence has already been built and is running these simulations by itself. Therefore, it's also impossible to know why people would be needed in the virtual world, adding that he and Rogan could have had the same interview thousands of times and never knew it was happening. 'Is it entertainment? Is it scientific experimentation? Is it marketing? Maybe somebody managed to control them and [are] trying to figure out what Starbucks coffee sells best. And they need to run [an] earth-sized simulation to see what sells best,' Yampolskiy explained. 'Think about this decade... We're about to invent intelligence and virtual worlds, God-like inventions. We're here. There's a good chance that's not just random,' the AI researcher added, suggesting we're already stuck in a computer simulation. In any scenario, Rogan theorized that the end of the simulation was nearing as tech giants get closer to creating the all-knowing intelligence which has been foretold in many prophecies. Read more:

Joe Rogan flips the God debate on its head with shocking theory that 'we created him' | Chris Melore, Daily Mail Joe Rogan has come to a mind-bending conclusion about life, fearing that humanity has misinterpreted what reality is and we're actually in the process of creating God. While interviewing computer scientist Roman Yampolskiy on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the men debated the possibility that reality is a giant simulation and humans are building a God-like supercomputer using artificial intelligence (AI). According to Rogan's theory, humanity has misinterpreted ancient prophecies regarding the second coming of Jesus Christ and Judgement Day, saying the creation of this AI super intelligence is the final chapter before our reality resets. 'This whole idea of Jesus coming back, well maybe it's real. Maybe we just completely misinterpreted these ancient scrolls and texts and what it really means is that we are going to give birth to this,' Rogan explained. Yampolskiy, an author and researcher in AI safety, added to Rogan's theory, suggesting that reality is just an ongoing cycle of Big Bangs - the explosion that kickstarted the universe - starting and restarting life over and over again. During the episode released on July 3, Rogan added that he feared God 'is actually created by human beings creating this infinitely intelligent thing that can essentially harness all of the available energy and power of the universe and create anything it wants.' Yampolskiy even contended that many of the religions around the world have one thing in common: 'What they all agree on is that there is [a] super intelligence which created a fake world.' In previous podcasts episodes this year, Rogan has repeatedly warned that AI was just years away from reaching a God-like state as more tech companies pour resources into its development. Rogan asked Yampolskiy if the physical world we see was created by God, then what existed before this all-powerful being created the human race. 'Ideas, just information,' the computer scientist replied during the podcast. 'Just God. God was bored And it was like, let's make some animals that can think and solve problems. And for what reason?' Rogan countered. That's when the podcast host theorized life was an ongoing simulation and people had the idea of God's return to Earth backwards, claiming that people would summon this powerful intelligence themselves through the creation of AI. The theory that all life exists within a computer simulation has been debated for decades, and it's even been entertained in blockbuster movies like 'The Matrix.' While Rogan suggested that deepfakes of Bigfoot, UFOs, and other impossible images could be proof we're living in a virtual reality, scientists have argued that there is more basic evidence that this world is not real. Melvin Vopson, an associate professor in physics at the University of Portsmouth, has argued that gravity may be a sign that we're all living in a virtual simulation. According to Vopson's new paper in AIP Advances, our universe is the 'ultimate computer' and gravity's pull on Earth and in outer space is the computer trying to keep its vast amount of data organized. As for who's running the simulation, Yampolskiy explained that one possibility is life as we know it could simply be a replay of past events being examined by the future human race. Rogan then asked Yampolskiy why an all-powerful AI would even bother creating a reality for our consciousnesses to exist in. Yampolskiy explained that it's impossible to know who is controlling this program, whether it's an alien intelligence, humans from the future, or an AI super intelligence has already been built and is running these simulations by itself. Therefore, it's also impossible to know why people would be needed in the virtual world, adding that he and Rogan could have had the same interview thousands of times and never knew it was happening. 'Is it entertainment? Is it scientific experimentation? Is it marketing? Maybe somebody managed to control them and [are] trying to figure out what Starbucks coffee sells best. And they need to run [an] earth-sized simulation to see what sells best,' Yampolskiy explained. 'Think about this decade... We're about to invent intelligence and virtual worlds, God-like inventions. We're here. There's a good chance that's not just random,' the AI researcher added, suggesting we're already stuck in a computer simulation. In any scenario, Rogan theorized that the end of the simulation was nearing as tech giants get closer to creating the all-knowing intelligence which has been foretold in many prophecies. Read more:

Owen Gregorian

392,573 views • 1 year ago

It is with extreme sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our brother Dusty Litster. For the past 15 months Dusty put up a courageous battle against brain cancer and while it’s sad to know he is no longer with us, all of us at Rewind could not be more proud of the fight he showed by not only exceeding the normal 3-month life expectancy he was given during his initial diagnosis, but he actually made it back to call the High School Basketball Championships earlier this year. Dusty not only was an ambassador for high school sports, he became the true voice for all of the big moments across the state while never shining the spotlight away from the athletes. When Rewind was formed, the premise behind our coverage was to be the outlet that covered the state the right way and for the right reasons. It was our goal from day 1 to always be the group that was approachable, cared about the under dogs, and always remained positive in our coverage. None of those would have been possible without Dusty’s humility, passion, and willingness to simply lend his voice to the moment instead of making the moment about anything else. While we know there is solace in knowing he is no longer hurting, our hearts hurt for Dusty’s wife Megan and for their kids. Dusty as a husband, as a father, and as a friend was somehow even better than Dusty behind the mic and it’s those qualities that we all will miss the most. Dusty may be gone from this world, but his impact and his love will never be forgotten!

It is with extreme sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our brother Dusty Litster. For the past 15 months Dusty put up a courageous battle against brain cancer and while it’s sad to know he is no longer with us, all of us at Rewind could not be more proud of the fight he showed by not only exceeding the normal 3-month life expectancy he was given during his initial diagnosis, but he actually made it back to call the High School Basketball Championships earlier this year. Dusty not only was an ambassador for high school sports, he became the true voice for all of the big moments across the state while never shining the spotlight away from the athletes. When Rewind was formed, the premise behind our coverage was to be the outlet that covered the state the right way and for the right reasons. It was our goal from day 1 to always be the group that was approachable, cared about the under dogs, and always remained positive in our coverage. None of those would have been possible without Dusty’s humility, passion, and willingness to simply lend his voice to the moment instead of making the moment about anything else. While we know there is solace in knowing he is no longer hurting, our hearts hurt for Dusty’s wife Megan and for their kids. Dusty as a husband, as a father, and as a friend was somehow even better than Dusty behind the mic and it’s those qualities that we all will miss the most. Dusty may be gone from this world, but his impact and his love will never be forgotten!

KSL Sports Rewind

302,711 views • 1 year ago

Distilled recap of the back-and-forth with Jensen on export controls: Dwarkesh: Wouldn’t selling Nvidia chips to China enable them to train models like Claude Mythos with cyber offensive capabilities that would be threats to American companies and national security? Jensen: First of all, Mythos was trained on fairly mundane capacity and a fairly mundane amount of it by an extraordinary company. The amount of capacity and the type of compute it was trained on is abundantly available in China. Dwarkesh: With that, could they eventually train a model like Mythos? Yes. But the question is, because we have more FLOPs, American labs are able to get to this level of capabilities first. Furthermore, even if they trained a model like this, the ability to deploy it at scale matters. If you had a cyber hacker, it's much more dangerous if they have a million of them versus a thousand of them. Jensen: Your premise is just wrong. The fact of the matter is their AI development is going just fine. The best AI researchers in the world, because they are limited in compute, also come up with extremely smart algorithms. DeepSeek is not an inconsequential advance. The day that DeepSeek comes out on Huawei first, that is a horrible outcome for our nation. Dwarkesh: Currently, you can have a model like DeepSeek that can run on any accelerator if it's open source. Why would that stop being the case in the future? Jensen: Suppose it optimizes for Huawei. Suppose it optimizes for their architecture. It would put others at a disadvantage. As AI diffuses out into the rest of the world, their standards and their tech stack will become superior to ours because their models are open. Dwarkesh: Tesla sold extremely good electric vehicles to China for a long time. iPhones are sold in China. They didn't cause some lock-in. China will still make their version of EVs, and they're dominating, or smartphones, they're dominating. Jensen: We are not a car. The fact that I can buy this car brand one day and use another car brand another day is easy. Computing is not like that. There's a reason why x86 still exists. There's a reason why Arm is so sticky. These ecosystems are hard to replace. Dwarkesh: It's just hard to imagine that there's a long-term lock-in to the Chinese ecosystem, even if they have this slightly better open-source model for a while. American labs port across accelerators constantly. Anthropic's models are run on GPUs, they're run on Trainium, they're run on TPUs. There are so many things you can do, from distilling to a model that's well fit for your chips. Jensen: China is the largest contributor to open source software in the world. China's the largest contributor to open models in the world. Today it's built on the American tech stack, Nvidia’s. Fact. All five layers of the tech stack for AI are important. The United States ought to go win all five of them. in a few years time, I'm making you the prediction that when we want American technology to be diffused around the world—out to India, out to the Middle East, out to Africa, out to Southeast Asia—on that day, I will tell you exactly about today's conversation, about how your policy ... caused the United States to concede the second largest market in the world for no good reason at all.

Dwarkesh Patel

1,253,395 views • 4 months ago

There is no regret medicine in the world; be a wise investor In the turbulent world of investment, there is a helpless sigh that often echoes: "There is no regret medicine in the world." This sentence is the heartache of many investors after missing a good opportunity, and it is also a profound warning for future investment choices. Today, there is a wave of enthusiasm in the field of Pi coin investment, and the opportunities contained in it are waiting for people with vision and courage to grasp. Every day, I think about how to make Pi friends recognize the situation, follow the exchange repurchase Pi coin strategy of teacher Dongfang Zilian, and correctly walk on the road of long-term strategic investment. With his profound professional knowledge and keen market insight, teacher Dongfang Zilian pointed out the investment direction for us-using the low cost of two cups of coffee to repurchase Pi coins on the exchange. This seemingly simple decision contains huge wealth potential behind it. However, it is regrettable that not everyone can see this opportunity clearly. Some people would rather believe in unfounded rumors than understand the true value of Pi Network in depth, and finally sell their "treasures" at a low price. When they watched the price of Pi coin climb all the way, they were full of regrets, but it was too late. This is like turning away in front of a gold mine because of "not recognizing Jingshan jade", and finally watching others reap wealth while leaving regrets. Looking back on my own investment experience, I decisively bought Pi coin when the price was at different stages such as 18 yuan, 10 yuan, and 4 yuan. Now, watching the price rise steadily every day, I am more convinced of the importance of following the right person and taking the right path. Teacher Dongfang Zilian's strategy is like a lighthouse in the dark, illuminating the direction of my investment, allowing me to remain calm and hold firmly in the market fluctuations. On the road of Pi coin repurchase; when the price rises, they regret not buying it yesterday, and they regret it every day when the price continues to rise. When the price continues to rise, they regret it so much that they want to "break their legs". In fact, decisively repurchasing Pi coins today is an affirmation and opportunity for tomorrow's value. What we have to do now is to stick to our own judgment and keep the "treasure" in our hands. I always believe that the value of Pi coin is far more than the current price. Our goal is to wait for it to reach $314159. Before that, any reselling due to short-term fluctuations may result in all previous efforts being wasted. This is like cultivating a sapling. You need to wait patiently for it to grow into a towering tree. Any hesitation in the middle may make the previous efforts go to waste. Sticking to GCV is sticking to our dream of wealth. On the road of investment, opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared and have vision. Don't let the current petty profits hinder your steps towards wealth, and don't wait until you lose it before you regret it. Follow the strategy of Teacher Dongfang Zilian and seize the current low-price investment opportunities. I believe that in the near future, we can all reap our own wealth! ! ! Hong Xuaner China GCV CT Deputy Executive Director May 12, 2025

There is no regret medicine in the world; be a wise investor In the turbulent world of investment, there is a helpless sigh that often echoes: "There is no regret medicine in the world." This sentence is the heartache of many investors after missing a good opportunity, and it is also a profound warning for future investment choices. Today, there is a wave of enthusiasm in the field of Pi coin investment, and the opportunities contained in it are waiting for people with vision and courage to grasp. Every day, I think about how to make Pi friends recognize the situation, follow the exchange repurchase Pi coin strategy of teacher Dongfang Zilian, and correctly walk on the road of long-term strategic investment. With his profound professional knowledge and keen market insight, teacher Dongfang Zilian pointed out the investment direction for us-using the low cost of two cups of coffee to repurchase Pi coins on the exchange. This seemingly simple decision contains huge wealth potential behind it. However, it is regrettable that not everyone can see this opportunity clearly. Some people would rather believe in unfounded rumors than understand the true value of Pi Network in depth, and finally sell their "treasures" at a low price. When they watched the price of Pi coin climb all the way, they were full of regrets, but it was too late. This is like turning away in front of a gold mine because of "not recognizing Jingshan jade", and finally watching others reap wealth while leaving regrets. Looking back on my own investment experience, I decisively bought Pi coin when the price was at different stages such as 18 yuan, 10 yuan, and 4 yuan. Now, watching the price rise steadily every day, I am more convinced of the importance of following the right person and taking the right path. Teacher Dongfang Zilian's strategy is like a lighthouse in the dark, illuminating the direction of my investment, allowing me to remain calm and hold firmly in the market fluctuations. On the road of Pi coin repurchase; when the price rises, they regret not buying it yesterday, and they regret it every day when the price continues to rise. When the price continues to rise, they regret it so much that they want to "break their legs". In fact, decisively repurchasing Pi coins today is an affirmation and opportunity for tomorrow's value. What we have to do now is to stick to our own judgment and keep the "treasure" in our hands. I always believe that the value of Pi coin is far more than the current price. Our goal is to wait for it to reach $314159. Before that, any reselling due to short-term fluctuations may result in all previous efforts being wasted. This is like cultivating a sapling. You need to wait patiently for it to grow into a towering tree. Any hesitation in the middle may make the previous efforts go to waste. Sticking to GCV is sticking to our dream of wealth. On the road of investment, opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared and have vision. Don't let the current petty profits hinder your steps towards wealth, and don't wait until you lose it before you regret it. Follow the strategy of Teacher Dongfang Zilian and seize the current low-price investment opportunities. I believe that in the near future, we can all reap our own wealth! ! ! Hong Xuaner China GCV CT Deputy Executive Director May 12, 2025

Doris Yin 东方紫莲🪷

11,899 views • 1 year ago

Today marks a significant milestone in our mission to unlocking humanity’s potential with fully on-chain, interactive and sophisticated applications. The crypto economy is here. Welcome to the first Real-Time Blockchain

Today marks a significant milestone in our mission to unlocking humanity’s potential with fully on-chain, interactive and sophisticated applications. The crypto economy is here. Welcome to the first Real-Time Blockchain

MegaETH

737,707 views • 2 years ago

What started as an event, became a series of events, it became a movement. Long before the events, Islanddao has been around since the early days of the Solana ecosystem. A group of power users. A Service DAO. A Network State. A movement. 🏝️ With just three events in little more than a year, Islanddao has already cemented itself as one of the most prominent irl events and communities for builders. It's only natural we're expanding. New leaders emerge, new destinations, new tech. 2026 will be our most expansive year yet, with (at least) two destinations: - Koh Samui, Thailand, 03-28 June 2026 🇹🇭 - Florianópolis, Brazil, October 2026 🇧🇷 Superteam Brasil will be leading the charge in Brazil and we are excited to pass the baton and grow. Together. Two months of connecting, shipping, coordinating and putting amazing blockchain tech to actual use. The NFT, the mobile app and more. Scaling Keeping IslandDAO for the future The Islanddao model has always been about hosting, empowering, connecting the best builders and founders in exceptional venues and locations all around the world, while expanding the movement to more and more countries. We’re thankful about our incredible sponsors who’ve been supporting us over the years but in order to make Islanddaos sustainable, starting from v4, a paid ticket will be required in order to attend. To ensure we can continue expanding to more countries and providing the world-class experience you’ve come to expect, we are evolving our model. Starting with Islanddao v4 in Thailand, we are introducing a ticketed entry 🎟️ This isn't just a fee; it’s an investment in the community. Each ticket covers a week of access to the event: Five days in our premium co-working house, plus an exclusive weekend adventure. Ticket sales for IslandDAO v4 Thailand are now live, and we’re doing things differently. 🇹🇭 Islanddao isn't just a physical location. It’s a digital ecosystem. At the heart of our hackerhouse is the Islanddao PERKS collection. We’ve re-invented the NFT experience through our custom app, turning your onchain identity into the "operating system" for your time at the event. Your PERK NFT is not just a collectible; it is essential infrastructure. It's your power to shape Islanddao! Run the event onchain Vote on house decisions and influence the event’s direction, including Launchathons and Hackathon participation and collective decision-making. House Interactions Your PERK is your key to the physical world—from entering trading competitions and signing up for workshops to completing location-based missions that trigger in-app rewards and surprises. Here is how the v4 ticketing system works: The Ticket & The NFT Every IslandDAO ticket is anchored to an NFT. This isn't just a digital collectible—it is the essential infrastructure that grants you access to all our on-chain events and the co-working house. For the IslandDAO Family: If you already hold a PERK NFT, our app makes it seamless to attach your ticket to your existing on-chain identity. For New Builders: Your journey starts by joining the wider IslandDAO family. Before securing your ticket, you’ll need to acquire an NFT from our PERKS collection. This NFT is your essential onchain identity—once you have it, you're ready to purchase your ticket and unlock the full hackerhouse experience. The Ultimate Perk: Free VIP Access The "All 12 animals” legend is real. We reward our most dedicated collectors who have powered this movement from the start: Hold all 12 animals from the Perks collection? You are eligible for a VIP Pass. This grants you full access to the entire event for free. Ready to ship in Thailand? Whether you are a long-time holder or joining us for the first time, your journey starts on-chain. Secure your spot for the week(s) you want to attend and experience the future of blockchain-integrated living.

What started as an event, became a series of events, it became a movement. Long before the events, Islanddao has been around since the early days of the Solana ecosystem. A group of power users. A Service DAO. A Network State. A movement. 🏝️ With just three events in little more than a year, Islanddao has already cemented itself as one of the most prominent irl events and communities for builders. It's only natural we're expanding. New leaders emerge, new destinations, new tech. 2026 will be our most expansive year yet, with (at least) two destinations: - Koh Samui, Thailand, 03-28 June 2026 🇹🇭 - Florianópolis, Brazil, October 2026 🇧🇷 Superteam Brasil will be leading the charge in Brazil and we are excited to pass the baton and grow. Together. Two months of connecting, shipping, coordinating and putting amazing blockchain tech to actual use. The NFT, the mobile app and more. Scaling Keeping IslandDAO for the future The Islanddao model has always been about hosting, empowering, connecting the best builders and founders in exceptional venues and locations all around the world, while expanding the movement to more and more countries. We’re thankful about our incredible sponsors who’ve been supporting us over the years but in order to make Islanddaos sustainable, starting from v4, a paid ticket will be required in order to attend. To ensure we can continue expanding to more countries and providing the world-class experience you’ve come to expect, we are evolving our model. Starting with Islanddao v4 in Thailand, we are introducing a ticketed entry 🎟️ This isn't just a fee; it’s an investment in the community. Each ticket covers a week of access to the event: Five days in our premium co-working house, plus an exclusive weekend adventure. Ticket sales for IslandDAO v4 Thailand are now live, and we’re doing things differently. 🇹🇭 Islanddao isn't just a physical location. It’s a digital ecosystem. At the heart of our hackerhouse is the Islanddao PERKS collection. We’ve re-invented the NFT experience through our custom app, turning your onchain identity into the "operating system" for your time at the event. Your PERK NFT is not just a collectible; it is essential infrastructure. It's your power to shape Islanddao! Run the event onchain Vote on house decisions and influence the event’s direction, including Launchathons and Hackathon participation and collective decision-making. House Interactions Your PERK is your key to the physical world—from entering trading competitions and signing up for workshops to completing location-based missions that trigger in-app rewards and surprises. Here is how the v4 ticketing system works: The Ticket & The NFT Every IslandDAO ticket is anchored to an NFT. This isn't just a digital collectible—it is the essential infrastructure that grants you access to all our on-chain events and the co-working house. For the IslandDAO Family: If you already hold a PERK NFT, our app makes it seamless to attach your ticket to your existing on-chain identity. For New Builders: Your journey starts by joining the wider IslandDAO family. Before securing your ticket, you’ll need to acquire an NFT from our PERKS collection. This NFT is your essential onchain identity—once you have it, you're ready to purchase your ticket and unlock the full hackerhouse experience. The Ultimate Perk: Free VIP Access The "All 12 animals” legend is real. We reward our most dedicated collectors who have powered this movement from the start: Hold all 12 animals from the Perks collection? You are eligible for a VIP Pass. This grants you full access to the entire event for free. Ready to ship in Thailand? Whether you are a long-time holder or joining us for the first time, your journey starts on-chain. Secure your spot for the week(s) you want to attend and experience the future of blockchain-integrated living.

IslandDAO 🏝️

45,549 views • 4 months ago