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87Siri versus HAL - How Would They Respond to Similar Questions?
Many people are comparing Siri, the voice of a reasonable and charming personal assistant on the iPhone 4S, to HAL from the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey.
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86Julian Jaynes's Theory of Conciousness and the Bicameral Mind
In his book The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind, Julian Jaynes (1920-1997) articulates a radically original and remarkably compelling theory about the nature and evolution of subjective human experience. Although first published in 1976, the book has not received the widespread attention or acclaim it deserves, probably because many find its thesis to be too disturbing.
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86Why play a tabletop RPG over a console or PC RPG - and where do I start?
So, I've played the best MMORPGS and CRPGS: World of Warcraft, Diabolo, Baldur's Gate, XII Final Fantasies, Anarchy Online, Mass Effect, Fallout, AdventureQuest, Daggerfall and Morrowind, Lost Odyssey, Zelda... The list goes on, but for me none of...
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86Honda Check Engine Light, What Could Be the Problem?
This article covers 10 possible reasons why your check engine light is on. If you read these 10 questions, they will give you the answers you're looking for, and they will prepare you for the question you will need to answer about the check engine light when you bring your car in for repair.
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83Teaching Homer's The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel Approach Using Gareth Hinds' The Odyssey
A teaching approach that utilizes Gareth Hinds' Graphic Novel, The Odyssey.
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82The Greek Sirens: Beautiful Yet Dangerous Mythical Creatures
Sirens are mythological creatures originating in Greece. The sirens were once thought to have been considered deities at some point, but may have fallen from their position amongst the Greek gods. Sirens are known to have lived on an Island off of the coast of Greece, or possibly Italy, and they produced such a beautifully seductive song that they would lure weary sailors into dangerous waters and onto jagged rocks...inevitably causing the sailors' untimely deaths.
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81Walking Around The World
Tales of people who've walked around the world and what they saw along the way.
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82Roman and Greek Architectural Sculpture
In the Ancient Mediterranean World the Romans and the Greeks approached architectural decoration and sculpture according to the messages each civilization desired to relay. The messages varied and artists produced...
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78Honda Stream RSZ vs Honda Odyssey Part 2
Last week, I wrote the article entitled Honda Stream RSZ 2.0L Versus Odyssey 2.4L, I promised to tell you which car I bought and challenged you to guess which and why I did it. You may recap what I wrote: There you can see the issue. This...
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79San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California is one of the largest zoos in the world and is known for its pioneering work in preservation of endangered species and fight against global warming. With over 4000 animals of more than 800...
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