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Virtual Reality begins with the Birth of Video Games and Online Games
Riad Chikhani@riad_chikhani Credit to Riad Chikhani is co-founder and CEO of gaming social network Gamurs. Two Glorious Developments in Computer Technology There were two glorious developments in computer technology which enabled the speedier creation of video games and online games: the Internet, and home computer versatility. Each one complemented and built upon each other during the early 70s. As home computers became handy and the speed of the Internet improved, the cost went down to gain access. Game consoles very slowly lost their appeal, and online computer games began to attract a massive worldwide audience. Today, there are still hurdles to overcome on our quest to obtain the perfect gaming system. Lag can drive even the most placid gamer insane! But, if you are old enough… Try to...
Abundance is our Future
Since the dawn of humanity, a privileged few have lived in stark contrast to the hardscrabble majority. Conventional wisdom says this gap cannot be closed. But it is closing—fast. In Abundance, space entrepreneur turned innovation pioneer Peter H. Diamandis and award-winning science writer Steven Kotler document how progress in artificial intelligence, robotics, digital manufacturing synthetic biology, and other exponentially growing technologies will enable us to make greater gains in the next two decades than we have in the previous 200 years. We will soon have the ability to meet and exceed the basic needs of every person on the planet. Abundance for all is within our grasp. Read more: Abundance is our Future
The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance
In this riveting talk, Steven Kotler provides a stunning tour of current research, primarily focusing on "flow states"—an optimal state of consciousness where we both feel our best and perform our best. Read more: Steven Kotler | The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance
The Top 3 Best Gaming Computers
Photo credit and CORSAIR VENGEANCE 5180 Gaming PC performance and specifications 9to5toys | Patrick Campanale - Nov. 9th 2018, Twitter @pcamp96 PC gaming has never been mightier. There are a variety of gaming computers that could suit a variety of gamers. Among them, let's take a look at the top 3 best gaming computers available today. Read more: The Top 3 Best Gaming Computers
Newt Gingrich: Space Entrepreneurs are Out of this World
By Newt Gingrich, | Fox News May 31, 2018 Space Entrepreneurs began as Pioneers Eli Whitney created the mechanical cotton gin in 1793, which sparked a revolution in the ability to process cotton. His development of interchangeable parts for manufacturing revolutionized productivity in factories. Robert Fulton launched the first commercially successful steamboat that brought passengers from New York City to Albany in 1807. Profitable, timely and efficient, it set a pattern for steamboats that revolutionized travel. Cyrus McCormick patented the mechanical reaper in 1834 and created various innovative business practices that revolutionized agricultural productivity. The Wright Brothers discovered how to fly in 1903. Henry Ford developed the first mass-produced automobile, the Model T, which w...
What Does a Liberal Believe?
Jonathan Cohen | American Thinker October 12, 2006 [Editor's note: For an introduction, read "About Flaming Liberals."] Sometimes it is really hard to tell [what a liberal believes.] I thought they abhorred gay-bashing but look at Mark Foley. Fortunately, the Chicago Tribune offered us Geoffrey Stone's proposed definition of 'what it means to be a liberal' in a recent op-ed. Frankly, it strikes me as a collection of personal opinions masquerading as a set of ten principles which he labels as liberalism. While he begins by lamenting that the word 'liberal' has become a pejorative for many, his op-ed piece is a wonderful example of why this has come to pass. Read more: What Does a Liberal Believe?
