Monday, October 10, 2011

Robots invent their own language

"Australian scientists have invented a new breed of robots called Lingodroids, programmed to make, use, and share language. The bots can coin words to describe places they have been, places they want to go, and plans for getting there. “When they need a new word, they invent one.” (discover magazine)




are you freaking kidding me? robots that can coin their own language? we're doomed. (we say that a lot don't we?)

[image via google image search for "scary robot"]

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Most Awesome Things of All Time - #95 - Having some time off to contemplate life, loss and ...

#95 in our ongoing project of the 100 most awesome things of all time...


#95 - Having some time off to contemplate life, loss and new beginnings.



(And trying to figure out what the fuck comes next)

Least Awesome Things of All Time: #94 - Watching Your Team Lose in the NLDS after tearing your Achilles

#94 in our ongoing project of the 100 least awesome things of all time...


#94 - Watching your team lose in the NLDS, from the ground, after tearing your Achilles.



What an epic collapse, both individually and as a team.