This is an excerpt from philosopher Ian Hacking’s book “The Social Construction of What?” (1999). The author argues that all scientific frameworks are interest-dependent, meaning they are shaped by the values, beliefs, and goals of the researchers who create them. He uses the example of astronomical nomenclature to illustrate this point. Hacking is not saying … Read more
The massive GTA 6 leaks weren’t that big a deal, according to former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij. He says they only mattered because the studio is so secretive. Vermeij didn’t follow the leak closely, but thinks it’s not as important as people think. “It’s just because there are millions of people waiting for any news, … Read more
Animals are also suffering from stress and anxiety due to the war. A study conducted at Tel Aviv University found that the sound of explosions from fired rockets induces stress and anxiety in geckos, leading to a sharp increase in their metabolic rates. This energy cost may be life-threatening if chronic. The researchers believe this … Read more
A Spanish-speaking cybercrime group called GXC Team has been observed bundling phishing kits with malicious Android applications. This is a level of service known as malware-as-a-service (MaaS). The phishing kit costs between $150 and $900 per month, while the bundle including the kit and Android malware costs around $500 per month. The targets include users … Read more
It is said that the only constant is change, which is abundantly clear with the licensing of Oracle Java. Since 2018, we’ve seen four significant modifications to both the license conditions and pricing which have had an impact on enterprises using Java within their organizations. Initially, we saw the introduction of the Oracle Technology Network … Read more
A text about various natural language processing (NLP) models and their characteristics! 🤖 The article discusses several NLP models, each with its own strengths and limitations: 1. **GTE-Base**: A more detailed and nuanced model for applications that require complex text representations. 2. **GTE-Small**: A compact and fast model optimized for similarity search or downstream enrichments. … Read more
A study found that adults’ faces tend to evolve to suit their names due to social expectations, while children’s faces do not show the same name-based similarities. The researchers used both human participants and machine learning to confirm that adults’ faces can be matched to their names with high accuracy, but children’s faces cannot. They … Read more
Researchers have made a significant discovery in quantum information transmission using particles of light called qudits, which can hold more data than traditional qubits due to their higher dimensions. This new technology could lead to a powerful and secure quantum internet for long-distance communication and the creation of advanced quantum computers and unbreakable encryption. Unlike … Read more
Researchers have made a significant discovery in quantum information transmission using particles of light called qudits, which can hold more data than traditional qubits due to their higher dimensions. This new technology could lead to a powerful and secure quantum internet for long-distance communication and the creation of advanced quantum computers and unbreakable encryption. Unlike … Read more
A study conducted by researchers from Reichman University and Hebrew University discovered that a person’s face may adapt to match their name due to societal influences. This effect, called a self-fulfilling prophecy, was observed more frequently in adults than children. The study involved participants matching faces to names, with greater accuracy for adults than children. … Read more