Things Worth Noting
Yes, powerful modern phone LED flashlights can damage plastic bags or fabric if left on while pressed closely against them for a long time. High-output LEDs create heat, and when that heat is trapped—such as inside a pocket or under a bag—it can build up faster than it escapes. Thin plastics can soften, shrink, or […]
In 2024, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt gave a candid Stanford lecture on AI’s future, predicting powerful AI agents, massive data centers needing gigawatt-scale power, and a fierce U.S.-China AI race. He criticized Google’s culture for prioritizing remote work and work-life balance, claiming it caused the company to fall behind startups like OpenAI. Schmidt also […]
Miter gates, invented by Leonardo da Vinci in 1497, are angled lock gates that revolutionized canal locks and hydraulic engineering. They form a V-shape when closed, using water pressure for a tight, self-sealing fit that requires little energy to operate. Small bottom flaps allow controlled water flow to equalize levels, making boat elevation safe and […]
Agentic AI is transforming productivity automation in 2026 by powering autonomous AI agents that independently plan, reason, and execute complex tasks with minimal human input. Unlike traditional AI that only responds to commands, agentic AI proactively handles multi-step workflows—such as analyzing data, scheduling, automating emails, and integrating with tools—delivering measurable gains like 40-75% higher efficiency […]
In 2025, TIME Magazine named “The Architects of AI” its Person of the Year, honoring the visionary leaders driving the AI revolution. Figures like Nvidia’s CEO, OpenAI’s leader behind ChatGPT, Elon Musk with his AI and robotics ventures, and heads of DeepMind, Anthropic, AMD, and Meta have transformed artificial intelligence into a global force. Rapid […]
In June 2025, Mr. Li from Zhejiang, China, experienced repeated drowsiness alerts while driving his sister’s Xiaomi SU7 Max electric vehicle. The car’s AI fatigue detection system, using a steering wheel camera for facial recognition and driver monitoring, mistook his naturally small, narrow eyes for signs of sleepiness, triggering over 20 false “please focus on […]
The Pentagon has partnered with Elon Musk’s xAI to integrate the Grok family of AI models into the U.S. military’s GenAI.mil platform, with rollout starting in early 2026. This deal, potentially worth up to $200 million, will bring advanced generative AI tools to around 3 million military and civilian personnel. Grok’s frontier-grade capabilities, including agentic […]
As humanity establishes isolated colonies in space, human evolution could diverge dramatically over 100,000 years. Natural selection in low gravity might favor taller, slimmer bodies with less muscle and bone density, while cosmic radiation could drive adaptations like enhanced DNA repair, darker skin, or better resistance to mutations and cellular aging. Microgravity causes rapid bone […]
The idea that aliens gave humans advanced technology fascinates many, blending ancient astronaut theories with modern UFO claims. Proponents suggest extraterrestrials helped build ancient wonders like pyramids through antigravity or genetic engineering, inspired by myths like the Annunaki. Figures like whistleblowers claim governments reverse-engineer crashed UFOs, while objects like ‘Oumuamua spark debate as possible alien […]
Cash remains the only truly anonymous, fee-free way to exchange money between people, preserving full value without merchant fees of 1.5–3.5% that drain wealth to payment networks like Visa and Mastercard. A cashless society offers convenience and faster transactions but enables full transaction tracking, mass surveillance, and privacy erosion through consumer data collection. Central Bank […]