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Mehdi presented an hour-long intervention by Demis Hassabis on artificial intelligence and deep tech as a "masterclass." He believed that Hassabis explained how AI could accelerate fundamental sciences, from materials physics to medicine, as well as industrial robotics and biotechnology, to influence the real world at supercomputer speeds. Mehdi contrasted these topics with the superficial content and demonstrations of image and video generation that he claimed to see on social networks, and recommended listening to the intervention. #IA #DeepTech #Innovation (translated)

Wolf moderiert das Buch zum Film-Event der Hobbit-Presse und der Produktionsfirma Seven Elephants auf der Frankfurter Buchmesse Samstag bin ich angereist und war dann abends mit dem Team von Seven Elephants, den Schauspieler*innen und Sophie und Julia von der Hobbit-Presse essen. Am nächsten Tag gab es dann einen Kostüm-Walkthrough der Schauspieler*innen durch die Hallen der Messe und um 12:30 Uhr ging es auf die Community Stage in der Festhalle der Buchmesse. Mit mir auf der Bühne waren der Regisseur und Drehbuchautor David Wnendt und die Darstellerin von ZACK, Emma Nova, sowie der Darsteller von Kartheiser Rüd, Maximilian Mundt. Es wurde ein spannendes Gespräch über Science-Fiction, Science-Fiction-Filme in Deutschland (seit Fritz Langs „Metropolis“ und „Raumpatrouille Orion“ aus den 60er Jahren gab es keinen wirklichen SF-Film mehr in Deutschland), den Weg vom Buch zum Film (tatsächlich ist das Team von Seven Elephants im Otherland auf Athos 2634 gestoßen) und dass es dem Team von Seven Elephants sehr bewusst war, an deutschen Schauplätzen zu drehen. Tolles Event vor einer vollen Halle mit anschließenden Selfies und signierten Büchern! Otherland – Athos 2643 ist das meistverkaufte Buch im Otherland in 30 Jahren

Arkadikuss wrote that numerous studies from academies and research teams indicated that games—even violent ones—did not influence actual aggression. He referenced the position of the American Psychological Association, which stated that there was insufficient evidence for a causal link between violent games and serious violence, although the organization recognized a slight connection with some aggressive behaviors. He also pointed to a study published in "Royal Society Open Science" in 2020, involving 28 trials and about 21,000 young people, which found no convincing evidence of a significant long-term impact of violent games on aggression, as well as a study from 2024, described as "Internet & society," involving over 3,000 teenagers observed in four waves. As he wrote, it did not demonstrate that games caused "desensitization" leading to an increase in aggression. The author also addressed the view attributed to Dave Grossman, author of the book "On Killing," that games and media might amplify behaviors of individuals with psychopathic or sociopathic tendencies and also shape similar behaviors in others. Arkadikuss considered this argument doubtful and wrote that a person attacking someone under the influence of a game or film should not be described as "normal." He added that, in his opinion, television, journalism, and journalists could be identified as greater sources of aggression than games. Writing about Roblox, Arkadikuss acknowledged that the platform has shortcomings but assessed that the arguments against it are also weak. He claimed that the issue is not the games themselves but rather the people who may behave improperly in various places. He compared blaming games to banning knives in schools due to the threat they may pose and advocated for parental control instead of placing all responsibility on the games. #gry #agresja #badania (translated)

We will have many responsibilities in the fields of education, science and sport. We will seek ways to strengthen the European Research Area, recognise qualifications acquired by adults more effectively, and make the teaching profession more attractive and sustainable, said Raminta Popovienė, Minister for Education, Science and Sport, as quoted in the statement. #ErasmusPlus #EuropeanResearchArea #EducationPolicy (translated)

"The work of the laureates has provided us with a solid theoretical foundation for the models now used by central banks and governments around the world," praised John Hassler, chairman of the committee for the prize in economic sciences. #PrixNobel #Économie #Microéconomie (translated)

It is a completely new field of research that is just emerging. The study, published in September 2024 in "Science," is just one piece of the puzzle, says Sander van der Linden, a psychologist at the University of Cambridge. #Chatbots #Überzeugungskraft #Verschwörungstheorien (translated)

The author reported that Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences, which they described as the oldest natural history museum in the U.S., had closed its doors. They said it was founded in 1812 and opened to the public in 1828. https://t.co/GHoyqJUfRg #NaturalHistory #Philadelphia #Museums #US

NEWS REACT wrote that the person quoted did not claim to know everything and described herself as loving and straightforward. She believed she owed this frankness to her interlocutors out of respect, even if her words could sometimes sting. The account added that it hoped Marlène was listening to her carefully at that moment. #StarAcademy #StarAcademyLeLive https://t.co/WtwtqpQBvQ #Respect #Amour #Communication (translated)

The X and Y sex chromosomes not only determine biological sex but also influence the immune system, metabolism, aging processes, and disease risk, as shown by a review of studies conducted by researchers from the universities of Arizona and California in San Francisco, published in the journal Science. #Cromosomi #MedicinaDiGenere #Salute (translated)

Frontières reported that Gabrielle Cathala, a member of La France insoumise, had asked her journalists not to speak to her during the blockade at Sciences Po, labeled them as extreme right media, questioned their status as journalists, and then asked them to leave. https://t.co/ctUUqImzqj https://t.co/np4uyaUIg3 #LibertéDExpression #Politique #Journalisme (translated)

Miriam González reported that a post of hers about the limits of artificial intelligence reached people at Anthropic, who quickly got in touch with her. She thanked them for the promotion and said she had requested to participate in the company's AI for Science program. During the early morning, she received acceptance of her project, and the usage credits for Claude appeared in her account. She added that she would continue to develop it and share updates. #IA #Ciencia #Éxito (translated)

In the midst of a wave of student protests in France demanding better resources for education, four students from Sciences Po Saint-Germain-en-Laye share their experiences and motivations, highlighting how police violence has intensified their determination to fight for change. #ProtestasEstudiantiles #Educación #RepresiónPolicial (translated)

Louis France Kuzikesa considered that a 20-minute speech, free of insults or disparaging remarks, caricatures, or denigration, reflects a culture of statesmen able to address governance issues beyond personal disputes. He presented it as a rationalized political debate, intended, in his view, for citizens of a certain level. #Recteur #Politique #Gouvernance #Débat (translated)