Superhuman: The Incredible Savant Brain

One of the more common arguments against our capability to build an AI (or reach the singularity) is built upon the premise that we are still very far from understanding fully the capabilities of our own human brain. Thus, the argument goes, we are unlikely to simulate let alone re-create successfully any artificial one, be it in a virtual or silicon based environment.

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Superhuman: The Incredible Savant Brain

One of the more common arguments against our capability to build an AI (or reach the singularity) is built upon the premise that we are still very far from understanding fully the capabilities of our own human brain. Thus, the argument goes, we are unlikely to simulate let alone re-create successfully any artificial one, be it in a virtual or silicon based environment.

I just found out this interesting graph called Superhuman: The Incredible Savant Brain that makes me pause…


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The Numbers Behind China

China is huge and growing at breakneck speed. With 1.3 billion people, China’s population is four times the size of U.S.

China is trying hard to be more than just the world’s factory. It is looking to be an innovator. Earlier this year, China has introduced a patent development strategy that ambitiously aims to have 2 million patent applications by 2015. We are also witnessing a growing list of Western technology companies partnering with Chinese companies.

Nokia, Google and Groupon are some recent active companies while Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg had taken time to visit China last year. To fuel innovation, Chinese Internet giant, Tencent has also recently set up a $760 million fund to invest in local start-ups. Dell forecasted that it would invest $250 billion in China over the next ten years. All these, I believe, are snippets of hint towards an innovative China in the near future.

In 2009, China produced over 67 million LCD TVs and 619 million mobile phones. The infographic below tells the tale of China in statistics and helps you to understand the country better.

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The Numbers Behind China

China is huge and growing at breakneck speed. With 1.3 billion people, China’s population is four times the size of U.S.

China is trying hard to be more than just the world’s factory. It is looking to be an innovator. Earlier this year, China has introduced a patent development strategy that ambitiously aims to have 2 million patent applications by 2015. We are also witnessing a growing list of Western technology companies partnering with Chinese companies.

Nokia, Google and Groupon are some recent active companies while Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg had taken time to visit China last year. To fuel innovation, Chinese Internet giant, Tencent has also recently set up a $760 million fund to invest in local start-ups. Dell forecasted that it would invest $250 billion in China over the next ten years. All these, I believe, are snippets of hint towards an innovative China in the near future.

In 2009, China produced over 67 million LCD TVs and 619 million mobile phones. The infographic below tells the tale of China in statistics and helps you to understand the country better.

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Source: onlineschools

How Netflix Destroyed Blockbuster (Infographic)

As we dive deeperinto a digital age, Netflix has become a household name for online video and television streaming that has almost eliminated the way we used to rent dvd’s and even watch TV. Driving to stores like Blockbuster to pick out a movie by hand has become altogether prehistoric. Here’s the low down on just how enormous this internet giant called Netflix is becoming and who it’s crushing in its path.

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How Netflix Destroyed Blockbuster (Infographic)

As we dive deeperinto a digital age, Netflix has become a household name for online video and television streaming that has almost eliminated the way we used to rent dvd’s and even watch TV. Driving to stores like Blockbuster to pick out a movie by hand has become altogether prehistoric. Here’s the low down on just how enormous this internet giant called Netflix is becoming and who it’s crushing in its path.

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The Cost of Valentines (Infographic)

How do we love Valentine’s day? Let us count the ways.
In total, Americans spend approx. $13 billion per year on Valentine’s day. 63% of consumers celebrate Valentine’s day. On average, each one will spend $120 on Valentine’s day gifts. Men spend twice as much as woman.

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The Cost of Valentines (Infographic)

How do we love Valentine’s day? Let us count the ways.
In total, Americans spend approx. $13 billion per year on Valentine’s day. 63% of consumers celebrate Valentine’s day. On average, each one will spend $120 on Valentine’s day gifts. Men spend twice as much as woman.

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A Breakdown of Birth in the USA (Infographic)

With an ever rising population, the USA spends approximately $50 million per year on childbirth services, which is the most money spent on this out of any country in the world. 1% of these births are to mothers aged 10-19. Yes, 10 year olds are having children. Our friends at Ultrasound Technician have crunched the numbers and put the visual data together in this nice infographic aptly titled “A Breakdown of Birth in the USA.”

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The Seven Types of iPhone Users

What a fun and creative graphic we have here! This infographic, created by allareacodes.com, provides a humorous look at the seven main types of iphone owners. So, who are they? This well-polished graphic breaks it down for you:

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The Shocking Numbers Behind Cell Phone Usage (Infographic)

200,000,000,000,000 (two hundred trillion) text messages are received in America every single day, which is more than an entire year’s worth of regular mail that’s received in America. 3339 is average number of texts sent by an American teen each month.

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Change Your Oil Like a Boss (infographic)

Getting your oil changed regularly is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to maintain your car’s health. Foregoing regular oil changes can cause your motor to lock up and die. Which, in turn, ends up costing you a fortune in repairs or even forcing you to buy a new car. Nothing is free, but in order to save a little money, you could learn to change your own oil. Here’s how to change your oil…LIKE A BOSS.

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The Cost of Obesity in America (Infographic)

The total economic cost of overweight and obesity in the United States is $270 billion per year while the cost in Canada is about $30 billion a year, a new study shows.

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The Largest Bankruptcies in History (Infographic)

Last week, General Motors began the fourth largest bankruptcy proceedings in history, joining the many other large and venerable companies that have sunk to the bottom during this economic crisis. In fact, eight of the 20 largest bankruptcies have happened during the last two years of crisis.

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The Evolution of the Batmobile (Infographic)

A new comic-book style infographic released by carinsurance.org details
the evolution of the batmobile over its seventy year history.

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