Developments in neuroscience are turning sci-fi scenarios into reality, and causing us to revisit some of the philosophical questions we have been asking ourselves for centuries.
Science fiction often takes its inspiration from the latest science . . . and our oldest questions. After all, the two are inextricably linked. At a time when advances in artificial intelligence are genuinely leading us closer to a computer that thinks like a human, we can't help but wonder: What makes a person a person?
Countless writers and filmmakers have created futuristic scenarios to explore this issue and others like it. But these scenarios may not be so futuristic after all.
In the movie Inception, a group of conspirators implants false memories; in Until the End of the World, a mad scientist is able to read dreams; in 2001: A Space Odyssey, a supercomputer feels and thinks like a person. And in recent years, the achievements described in leading scientific journals have included some that might sound familiar: implanting memories using optogenetics, reading the mind during sleep thanks to advanced decoding algorithms, and creating a computer that uses deep neural networks to surpass the abilities of human thought.
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Автор: Probst Oliver, Castellanos Sergio, Palacios Rodrigo Название: Transforming the Grid Towards Fully Renewable Energy ISBN: 1839530219 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781839530210 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 177020.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
The need for a deep decarbonization of the energy sector and the associated opportunities are now increasingly recognized, with fossil fuel projects simultaneously becoming more risky business propositions. With large-scale wind and solar generation now being the cheapest options in many parts of the world, a deeply renewable electricity sector is predestined to become the main driver of this transition. Yet, misconceptions abound. In part, this can be traced back to the complexity of the electricity sector and the processes involved in its transformation, located at the intersection between grid design and operation, markets and regulations.
This book is intended to provide some clarity in this matter, by taking the reader from the conceptual foundations of a deeply decarbonized electricity sector in Part 1 to new strategies for the renewable energy transition in Part 3. Insights into essential building blocks are provided in Part 2 where the role of transmission, distributed generation, smart grids, demand response, storage, and forecasting are covered in some detail. The synthesis Part 3 explores the connections between the mobility and electricity sectors, the design of renewable economies, and possible roadmaps for a world-wide transition to a deeply decarbonized economy.
While striving to be technically rigorous, this book is also meant as an entertaining and inspiring read for researchers and advanced students, experts with the electric power industry, and decision makers in politics, industry and finance.
Автор: Rodrigo, Kalangi (university Of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka) Manamendra-arachchi, Kelum N. (faunal Specialist, Postgraduate Of Institute Archaeological Research Название: Experimental approach to archaeomorphometrics ISBN: 1803271906 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781803271903 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 35200.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Measurements of bones and teeth play an important role in zooarchaeology. This study aims to publish a set of metapodial (Artiodactyl) measurements to facilitate comparisons with other bones from archaeological sites and to help the interpretation of measurement data; and to gain a better understanding of metric data.
Автор: Mattioli, Rodrigo Название: One more little toy ISBN: 8417028455 ISBN-13(EAN): 9788417028459 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 14770.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: This analysis covers the concepts of MediaPolis, MediaEgo and evolution of the political communication paradigm. Evolution of the public sphere and the media requires consideration of the causes of ongoing changes and of the forecast transformations they initiate. Thus, the research focused on public, political, meta-political and media discourses.
Автор: Klusбček Dalibor, Cirne Walfredo, Rodrigo Gonzalo P. Название: Job Scheduling Strategies for Parallel Processing: 24th International Workshop, JSSPP 2021, Virtual Event, May 21, 2021, Revised Selected Papers ISBN: 3030882233 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030882235 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 60550.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 24th International Workshop on Job Scheduling Strategies for Parallel Processing, JSSPP 2021, held as a virtual event in May 2021 (due to the Covid-19 pandemic).The 10 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 17 submissions.
Автор: Miller-Cochran/Rodrigo Название: Cengage Guide Research W/Mla 2016 Update Card ISBN: 1337287377 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781337287371 Издательство: Cengage Learning Рейтинг: Цена: 43290.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание: Develop the research skills you need for success in academic, career, and everyday situations with THE CENGAGE GUIDE TO RESEARCH, 3rd Edition. Recognizing that technology is a part of your daily life, the authors show you how to apply the research skills you use every day (buying a car or choosing a cell phone plan, for example) to academic and professional settings. Annotated student samples, research scenarios, and Techno Tips show you the how and why of researching and the key research technologies important to success. Each student text is packaged with a free Cengage Essential Reference Card to the MLA HANDBOOK, Eighth Edition.
Автор: Waite, Kathryn (heriot Watt University, Uk) Perez-vega, Rodrigo (lecturer In Marketing, Henley Business School, Uk) Название: Essentials of digital marketing ISBN: 1911396013 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781911396017 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 53490.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: This user-friendly text book provides an engaging introduction to digital marketing to help you understand of the impact of digital channels on marketing operations. It introduces the essential terms, and practices of digital marketing and applies theory to explain the rationale for choosing to use a specific approach in a given context.
Автор: Holden William N. Название: President Rodrigo Duterte and the War on Drugs: Fear and Loathing in the Philippines ISBN: 1793604401 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781793604408 Издательство: Bloomsbury Рейтинг: Цена: 89100.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Since his election in 2016, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has directed a brutal anti-drug campaign. William N. Holden examines the motives and organizational methods of the campaign by analyzing it through conceptual frameworks of penal populism, noble cause corruption, revanchism, and state terrorism.
Автор: Miller-Cochran/Rodrigo Название: Cengage Guide To Research Mla 2016 Update ISBN: 1337280968 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781337280969 Издательство: Cengage Learning Рейтинг: Цена: 46450.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Explores the relationships between the built environment and public health and presents an action plan for a healthier city. The book analyses Nashville, Tennessee, using the "transect", an urban planning model central to the New Urbanist and smart growth movements. By considering the seven "transect zones" the book provides a diagnosis of the health-promoting and health-defeating aspects of each.
Автор: Miller-Cochran/Rodrigo Название: Cengage Guide To Research ISBN: 1305646398 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781305646391 Издательство: Cengage Learning Рейтинг: Цена: 46450.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Название: Olivia Rodrigo - Sour ISBN: 1705148433 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781705148433 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 19430.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: (Ukulele). 11 songs in standard GCEA uke tuning from Olivia Rodrigo's breakthrough debut album: Brutal * Deja Vu * Drivers License * Enough for You * Favorite Crime * Good 4 U * Happier * Hope Ur OK * Jealousy, Jealousy * 1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back * Traitor.
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