According to optimal distinctiveness theory (ODT), individuals prefer social groups that are relatively distinct compared to other groups in the individuals’ social environment. Distinctive groups (i.e., groups of moderate relative size) are deemed “optimal” because they allow for feelings of inclusion and social connection while simultaneously providing a basis for differentiating the self from others. […]
Monthly Archives: November 2016
(60 Years of) Essentially Contested Concepts – Workshop Programme
(60 Years of) Essentially Contested Concepts Workshop 12 December 2016 at The University of Edinburgh Project Room –50 George Square, first floor, Edinburgh The University of Edinburgh’s Philosophy, History, and Literature, Languages and Culture schools, The Creation of Reality Group (CRAG), The Centre for the Study of Modern Conflict (CSMC), And EIDYN celebrate the sixtieth […]
An Introduction to Computational Thinking (Part 4)
by Dr Michael Rovatsos Senior Lecturer at the School of Informatics at The University of Edinburgh, and Director of the Centre For Intelligent Systems and their Applications. 50 George Square Room 2.39 Edinburgh University What is computational thinking? Often, it is construed as a set of principles that allow us to map problem-solving processes ontocomputer hardware […]
Anthrobotics in Inspired Research Magazine – ANTHROBOTICS
Photo post by @Luis_de_Miranda. Source: Anthrobotics in Inspired Research Magazine – ANTHROBOTICS
The Digital Messiah – Documentary
I do not own anything in this video. This video is only for educational purposes and I am not claiming this video as my own in any way. Source: TechnoCalyps Part III The Digital Messiah – YouTube
End of nations: Is there an alternative to countries? | New Scientist
Nation states cause some of our biggest problems, from civil war to climate inaction. Science suggests there are better ways to run a planet Source: End of nations: Is there an alternative to countries? | New Scientist
The Deliberate Dumbing Down of America
Source: the deliberate dumbing down of america
The hard problem of consciousness is a distraction from the real one | Aeon Essays
What is the best way to understand consciousness? In philosophy, centuries-old debates continue to rage over whether the Universe is divided, following René Descartes, into ‘mind stuff’ and ‘matter stuff’. But the rise of modern neuroscience has seen a more pragmatic approach gain ground: an approach that is guided by philosophy but doesn’t rely on […]
Physicists Accidently Discover a Self-Destruct Button for the Entire Universe
Unfortunately, humanity will never see it coming. Source: Physicists Accidently Discover a Self-Destruct Button for the Entire Universe