Not so long ago, there was this small internet news about a printer that could self-replicate. It is the RepRap. It did not fly high in the news list, but to me, it is an important achievement.
Why is this important? Because it is one of the small steps toward the universal machine: a machine that [...]
In a programmer’s mind
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Category Archives: Philosophy
Getting closer to the universal machine
Time for changes
These days, it is time for changes in my life. I have just moved into a new apartment with my girlfriend. Actually, my girlfriend is on working in another city, five hours north of here for another two weeks, but we are officially staying together.
The other big news for me is that I resigned from [...]
The dangers of armed robots
Should we fear robots and those that are armed?
If you have been reading a bit of science-fiction centered around the robotic theme, you know that in most cases, there are problems. Robots or intelligent machines replace every man in their work, they become the masters of the human race and they start a bloody war [...]
Should we stop exploring?
Since the beginning of the scientific method, we have been exploring, observing and analyzing our environment and our universe. It has helped us make great discoveries that are simplifying our life, making us live longer and be more productive.
Can we keep on doing it without any consequences? In a recent story, some scientists are [...]