k1nd 6-smarts no.4
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K1ND 6-Smarts No.4TRANSCRIPT
6 ITEMS THIS WEEK TO MAKE US SMARTER
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We traversed the Internet of all Things to present
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BIRD BRAIN MAY HELP DRONES FLY BETTER Studying birds in flight may aid in the design of navigation and guidance systems for
autonomous drones, particularly a fleet of drones moving at the same time. Birds fly
through complex environments at high speed but rarely collide. Drones should be able
to fly without human interference and not crash into one another or obstacles along the
journey.
!!SOURCE:http://theconversation.com/bird-brains-may-help-drones-fly-and-avoid-crashing-24392
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BARRIERS OF LANGUAGE ON THE INTERNET Language has been a pain issue for getting billions more connected to the internet. Just 10
languages account for 80% of web content with English as the dominant medium but less
than 21% of the world’s population grasp a basic understanding of English. Challenge for
giants like Google and Facebook is the building of digital infrastructures that allow creation
of localised content. As succinctly stated by the writer, “speakers of the other 6,990
languages need something to do when they come online”.
!SOURCE: http://qz.com/292364
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THE JEWELLERY OF THE FUTURE? The creators of Neclumi, a projection-based interactive necklace, is
certain projection-based jewellery and wearable devices could be
our adornment of the future. Remains to be seen if humans can give
up precious metals and gems for light. All that glitter may not be
gold.
SOURCE:http://www.damngeeky.com/2014/11/06/26997/is-neclumi-projection-based-
interactive-necklace-jewelry-of-the-future.html
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REBIRTH OF PAPER BOOKS E-readers and other formats of digital access seem to have rendered the
printed reading material obsolete. Technology however, has produced
electric ink and other innovations that can breathe new life into physical
books. Turning the pages of a good read could become a whole-new
interactive experience very soon. Don’t write off paper books so soon.
!SOURCE:http://www.science20.com/the_conversation/
aromapoetry_and_electric_ink_the_physical_book_is_not_dead_its_about_to_be_reborn-
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GENES-CONTROL WITH MIND POWER Humans controlling biological functions with brain-waves is now a real area of
scientific development. Researchers have successfully created a link between
thoughts and cells, enabling humans to switch on genes in mice with their
thoughts. The possibilities from hereon are honestly, very scary.
SOURCE:http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn26538-human-thoughts-used-to-switch-on-
genes.html#.VGX1nfSUfjU
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FUTURE SMART CITY FOR EVERYDAY PEOPLE What do everyday folks need in cities of the future? While blueprints are drawn by governments
and large corporations, most citizens whom will eventually live daily lives in these environments
are disconnected from the visions. The average person is skeptical about changes that
technologies of smart cities would bring to their lives socially and economically, or if it would
relieve infrastructures under strain. Engaging citizens in the making of smart cities is imperative.
Balancing needs of everyday people with business and innovation has to be a principle as
high-tech cities of our future could widen social and economic gaps.
!SOURCE:http://theconversation.com/is-anyone-asking-people-what-they-want-from-the-smart-cities-of-the-future-23855
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UNTIL THE NEXT 6 ITEMS… HAPPY WEEKEND!
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