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Artificial Intelligence: Know Why Insurance Companies Are Paying Attention To It
Modern technology undoubtedly has created a huge buzz in the business world. Not a single industry these days is untapped with the effect of modern technology. And the insurance and banking sector is one among other business sectors that have experienced a huge impact due to the advent and up-gradation of modern technology like machine learning, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and many more.
By App Emporio6 years ago in Futurism
Poles warming faster than rest of the world
Temperatures in Antarctica hit 20.75°C on February 9, according to a team of scientists on Seymour Island, marking the first time the Polar continent has broken the 20°C barrier. Its warming reinforces concerns that melting ice could raise global sea levels by dozens of metres.
By Fluo & Pattern6 years ago in Futurism
Save the Trees
In. Out. In Out. That is how we breath. One breath in with oxygen, and one breath out with carbon dioxide. To some this sounds like a bunch of mumbo-jumbo right? Well it shouldn't! Every living thing on this planet needs oxygen to breath and live. Well, almost every living thing. The ones that don't need oxygen are the plants. What they need more than anything else is carbon dioxide.
By Erika Farrah6 years ago in Futurism
A plea for the sea
Ring the alarm~ To whom it may concern, I write to correct a fatal mistake. My soul screamed when I learned the oceanic temperatures were rising and the once vivid coral reefs whispered betrayal through the waves. Tears fall as I think of those now displaced inhabitants swimming miles each day through a toxic sea searching for someplace safe and clean to breathe. I once saw a picture of a sea turtle saying, “ I thought my breakfast was a jellyfish... instead I almost choked to death on a plastic bag.” With the starfish story still fresh in my mind, I knew I wanted to make a difference even if it was small, I had to try. Their plea has reached my ears and is now mine to make heard. Their pain is deeply felt in my heart as I write these words. I am them and they are me. We are one, all of us connected to each other and the elements. Which is why I’m writing you, to say that this is out of hand and the time for change is now.
By Marissa Luna ☽❁6 years ago in Futurism
Stopping Cyclones/Hurricanes
Orbiting satellites would fire cold lasers (low frequency beams) into the eye of a cyclone or hurricane, reaching the surface of the ocean. If the temperature of the laser is cooler than the temperature of the water, the water would cool, diminishing the power of the storm.
By Joseph Cafariello6 years ago in Futurism
STAR WARS Episode IX Concept Art Canonized
Recently StarWars.com released an excerpt from the upcoming novelization of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Expanded Edition by Rae Carson, which will be expanding on the film in various ways going as far to include deleted scenes which we will no doubt see when the film releases on digital, blu-ray, and invevitbaly streaming on Disney+. This is very similar to what was done with Star Wars: The Last Jedi's novelization as it included some of the deleted scenes from the film, therefore canonizing those scenes. The author Rae Carson of the novelization even noted on Twitter that the novel she is writing is longer than the theatrically released film by a half hour.
By Patrick Sullivan6 years ago in Futurism
What You Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a subject that is widely discussed in modern days. The advancement of technology has made impossible things possible with the use of AI. Artificial intelligence includes any activity done by a machine with abilities that match human abilities such as problem-solving, reasoning, learning, perception, motion, and planning, among others. Here is everything you should know about artificial intelligence.
By Sasha McGregor6 years ago in Futurism
Clockworks Chronicles of Zahn
3) The Shadow of the Ivory Tower Lady Kali stood on the balcony of the large manor house that had become her home for the last two months. She was once known simply as Sally. But that was another lifetime ago. As a matter of fact, she was on her fourth lifetime after a fashion. Her first life was as Sally, a luckless lady of the night. Her next brief life was when her soul, or essence or whatever you call it was transferred to a Shadow Sentinel to be enslaved for the purposes of overthrowing Empress Victoria II of The Civilization. Then for a brief time she was conscripted by the very same Empress that she was sent to kill, becoming one of her protectors. Finally, she found herself rescued by her most wonderful benefactor, Charlemagne Vorraceter. Not only did he rescue her from servitude but also, he shared her vision of a Clockworks free Zahn. This was when she took her new name, Lady Kali after the very goddess of death worshiped on the southern peninsula of the Easter Continent.
By Scott Hawver6 years ago in Futurism
Diving Deep: What To Expect When Mercury Goes Retrograde in Pisces and Aquarius this February
On Sunday, February 16th, at around 7:53 PM EST, Mercury will station Retrograde at 12 degrees of the moody, sensitive, and psychic sign of Pisces. Mercury will continue journeying backwards until Monday, March 9th, when the planet of communication and logic will station direct at 28 degrees Aquarius. Here’s what you can expect, both in general and for your sign.
By Kaitlyn Maura6 years ago in Futurism
Childhood Demons
When I was 23, my father died. I would have preferred to have nothing to do with his demise. We hadn’t spoken since I left when I was 18, and with good reason. However, he had, for some unfathomable reason, left everything to me. The house where I’d grown up. His small savings account. A mess of different collectables.
By Madeline Peterson6 years ago in Futurism
Hello Rio!
Iman’s room is filled with sketches, clay, crayons, pencils, and broken toys all over the floor, he is building his latest creation Rio. “...And then you're gonna roll around on the ground, the dirt, the floor, and fly! Awe Rio Just you wait! You’re gonna be the best robot ever!” Iman yelled with excitement. Rio is no ordinary robot as Iman tells his mother Olivia, Rio is the future he proclaims. Unlike his other toys, Rio is a special robot whose duty is to be a helper in everyday activities and be playful. It will be the next best thing for kids in Philadelphia.
By Keonna Nelson6 years ago in Futurism
