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Less Like Us: An Alternate Theory of Artificial General Intelligence
Singularity Hub - 2 Jun 2019 16:00
The question of whether an artificial general intelligence will be developed in the future--and, if so, when it might arrive--is controversial. One (very uncertain) estimate suggests 2070 might be the earliest we could e...
Church, couch, couple: Social psychological connections between people and physical space
Neuroscience News - 2 Jun 2019 20:13
An ecological perspective reveals how design, use and personalization of environment are involved in social behavior, identity expression and emotional experiences.
Children who nap midday are happier, excel academically, and have fewer behavioral problems
Neuroscience News - 2 Jun 2019 19:07
Children aged 10 to 12 have greater happiness, self-control, fewer behavioral problems, increased cognitive performance and academic achievement when they take a brief midday nap, a new study reports.
Could a Mediterranean diet and exercise reduce dementia risk?
Neuroscience News - 2 Jun 2019 18:14
A new study will investigate the effects of exercise and eating a Mediterranean style diet has on the development of dementia, and whether a change in lifestyle has neuroprotective properties. Researchers are looking for...