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May I present to you, a finely curated section of a fine collection of the wonderful web we weave with a weekly roundup of bits and pieces from the far corners of the super information highway that I like to call โ Token Wisdom โจ
"We are stuck with technology when what we really want is just stuff that works."
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Week 37 of 52 // September 7th ๐งฟ 13th, 2025
Welcome to the 125th edition! This week we delve into groundbreaking robot swarm control inspired by nature, witness the unveiling of new quantum cryptography mathematics, and explore how workplace technology is reshaping our interactions. From AI-powered X-ray devices to the fall of tech giants, we're examining how innovation is reshaping our world and our future.
The convergence of bio-inspired AI, quantum advancements, and changes in workplace dynamics paints a complex picture of society's progress and the challenges we face as we navigate the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
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Robot Swarms, Quantum Secrets, and Workplace Evolution
This week's collection explores significant developments in robotics, quantum cryptography, and workplace technology. From nature-inspired swarm control to the mathematics of quantum secrets, we're witnessing rapid changes that are reshaping industries and challenging traditional norms.
- US Scientists Achieve Robot Swarm Control Inspired by Birds and Fish
A breakthrough in robotics offers promise for rescue and medical applications. Read more at Interesting Engineering - The New Math of Quantum Cryptography
Quantum physics could bypass hard mathematical problems at the root of modern encryption. Explore at WIRED - New Theory Explores How Workers Interact with Technology in the Modern Workplace
University of Kansas scholars propose a novel theory of communication analysis for the 21st-century workplace. Learn more at TechXplore - Industrial Design Case Study: A Magic Handheld X-Ray Machine for Law Enforcement
Viken Detection partners with Sprout Studios to design next-generation handheld imaging device. Discover at Core77 - Scientists Create AI-Powered 'Digital Twins' to Solve Widespread Crisis
An effective way to tackle unique challenges in crisis management. Read at Yahoo News - Overworked Neurons Burn Out and Fuel Parkinson's Disease
New insights into why movement-controlling brain cells degenerate in Parkinson's. Explore at ScienceDaily - What if Artificial Intelligence is Just a "Normal" Technology?
Its rise might yet follow the path of previous technological revolutions. Learn more at The Economist - Mapped: The Number of Farms in Each U.S. State
Visualizing the concentration of farms across the $1.5 trillion industry. Discover at Visual Capitalist - ลura CEO Insists They'll Never Sell Your Data as Customers Publicly Ditch Rings
Privacy concerns tied to Defense Department and Palantir partnerships. Read at Fortune - Quantum-Powered Pi Formula Revolutionizes Mathematical Precision
New research introduces an advanced Pi formula, reshaping scientific precision. Explore at Popular Mechanics
*CAUTION: Side effects might include your digital twin being rejected by an AI-powered crisis management system, finding yourself interning at a secret quantum cryptography lab, or accidentally becoming a venture capitalist specializing in overworked neuron therapy. You may also develop an inexplicable urge to calculate Pi to unprecedented decimal places while herding robot fish.
This uncanny prediction is endorsed by the Association for Quantum-Inspired Swarm Architecture in National Farms, approved by a consortium of privacy-savvy AIs currently negotiating data deals, and verified by a mysterious X-ray structure currently on display at the ลura Ring Museum of Normal AI Technologies.
๐๏ธ A Closer Look
Unearthing gems in the digital landscape.
Because in the ever-evolving tech world, there's always more to learn and laugh about.
The Luddite's Last Stand
Why We Need Machine-Breakers in the Age of Self-Replicating AI
Your calculator is making you dumber. Your GPS killed your sense of direction. Now AI wants your ability to thinkโand you're handing it over willingly. Today's real Luddites aren't smashing machines; they're teachers demanding longhand math and surgeons questioning AI diagnoses. While we debate ethics, our judgment muscles atrophy. The question isn't whether we need modern machine-breakersโwe already have them. It's whether the rest of us will recognize their wisdom before cognitive sovereignty becomes extinct.
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A Closer Look: Explorations in Technology
Weekly essay in the areas of blockchain, artificial intelligence, extended reality, quantum computing, and all the bits and pieces.
A Closer Look: Explorations in Technology
Weekly essay in the areas of blockchain, artificial intelligence, extended reality, quantum computing, and all the bits and pieces.
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Top Ten of the Time I Spend
From AI Chips to Stormtrooper Vlogs: Visual Stories of Our Technological Future
This week's video collection explores the complex landscape of technological advancement, from the fall of chip giants to the lighthearted world of Star Wars cleanup crews. We examine how technology is reshaping our understanding of computing power, civic knowledge, and even galactic empires.
- The Fall of Intel
An insightful look at Intel's journey from chip industry leader to struggling competitor. The video examines key decisions and market shifts that contributed to Intel's decline, offering lessons in innovation and adaptability. Watch on YouTube - Why Do So Many Americans Not Know How Their Government Works?
Ben Sheehan explores the gap in civic knowledge among Americans. This video discusses reasons for this lack of understanding, its impact on democracy, and ways to improve civic education, highlighting the importance of grasping governmental processes. View on YouTube - The Best of Stormtrooper Vlogs
A humorous parody imagining scenarios like cleanup after Star Wars battles. Through a Stormtrooper's eyes, it explores workplace themes in an unexpected setting, blending pop culture with relatable job experiences for a unique commentary on organizational life. Explore on YouTube - Using a Raspberry Pi to hide from my ISP
A practical guide on enhancing online privacy using a Raspberry Pi. This tutorial shows how to set up a personal VPN server, offering a solution for those concerned about digital privacy while showcasing creative uses for affordable computers. Watch on YouTube - The Untold Story of Databases
An engaging journey through database technology's history, from punch cards to modern systems. The video covers key innovations and figures, explaining databases' vital role in our data-driven world and their impact across industries. Discover on YouTube - How Norway Controls The World And Nobody Notices
An eye-opening exploration of Norway's surprising global financial influence. This video uncovers the country's vast sovereign wealth fund and its far-reaching investments, shedding light on how a small nation quietly shapes the world economy. View on YouTube - The AI Startup Founder That Wants To End Crime In America
A thought-provoking look at the intersection of AI and law enforcement. The video examines an ambitious startup's goal to reduce crime through AI-powered surveillance, raising important questions about privacy, ethics, and the future of policing. Watch on YouTube - Why Nvidia Bet Their ENTIRE Future on ONE Company (Navitas)
An analysis of Nvidia's bold strategy in the semiconductor industry. This video explores the company's partnership with Navitas, discussing the potential risks and rewards of this all-in approach and its implications for the future of chip technology. Explore on YouTube - The Mathematics of Creativity | Why Genius Follows a Formula
A fascinating dive into the patterns underlying creative genius. The video examines mathematical concepts that seem to govern innovative thinking, challenging our understanding of creativity and suggesting ways to foster groundbreaking ideas. Learn more on YouTube - A New Vision for America's National Security
An intriguing proposal for reimagining national security through the lens of economic prosperity. This video presents a fresh perspective on how economic strength can enhance a nation's security, offering food for thought on policy priorities. Watch on YouTube
*This remarkable skill set has been certified by the League of Civic-Minded Stormtroopers Currently Hiding from ISPs with Raspberry Pis, verified by an ensemble of Norwegian investors riding in X-wing fighters with AI-proof license plates, and approved by the Society for Creative Mathematics Through Database Awareness.
CAUTION: Please exercise discretion when attempting to control the world like Norway, end crime with AI, or clean up after intergalactic battles. The digital pioneers in Silicon Valley neither confirm nor deny these findings, being preoccupied with teaching their AI to think creatively while dodging fallen chip giants and contemplating the untold stories inside their databases.
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Knowledge Transmuted
In this 125th edition of Token Wisdom, we've explored nature-inspired robotics and cutting-edge quantum cryptography. Side A's "The Newest Latest" highlights scientific and technological breakthroughs, while Side B's "Time Well Spent" examines how tech reshapes our understanding of computing, governance, and even fictional universes.
Our insights span from US scientists' breakthrough in robot swarm control to the new mathematics of quantum cryptography, revealing our expanding grasp of AI and quantum computing. The evolving landscape of workplace technology exemplifies our drive to redefine traditional work environments.
We also confront tech's practical and ethical challenges, like data privacy concerns and the potential misuse of AI in surveillance. As we examine the fall of tech giants, the mathematics of creativity, and the unexpected influence of small nations, we see technology's dual nature: each advance brings opportunities and dilemmas.
This week's journey shows how innovation tests limits while demanding we consider its long-term effects. Progress requires not just technological skill, but also ethical, legal, and social understanding.
At this intersection of artificial intelligence, quantum physics, and social change, we must harness our collective wisdom. Our goal: to make technology an ally in tackling challenges from digital privacy to national security, while fostering a healthier, more connected society.
๐๐ซ The Less You Know
The More You Learn
Latest Technologies & Innovations:
- Robot Swarm Control: Nature-inspired algorithms for coordinated robotics
- Quantum Cryptography: New mathematical approaches to secure communication
- Workplace Technology Theory: Novel analysis of human-tech interactions
- AI-Powered Digital Twins: Crisis management through virtual simulations
- Handheld X-Ray Devices: Next-generation imaging for law enforcement
- Quantum-Powered Pi Calculation: Advanced mathematical precision
- AI Chip Development: Evolving landscape of semiconductor industry
- Raspberry Pi Privacy Solutions: Creative use of single-board computers
- AI-Powered Surveillance: Applications in crime prevention and law enforcement
- Database Technology Evolution: Untold stories of data management
Most Important Topics:
- AI Ethics: Implications of AI in surveillance and law enforcement
- Quantum Computing: Advancements in cryptography and mathematical precision
- Workplace Evolution: Changing dynamics of human-technology interaction
- Privacy Concerns: Data collection and sharing by tech companies
- Tech Industry Trends: Fall of traditional giants and rise of new players
- Civic Knowledge: Understanding of government functions
- Creative Processes: Mathematical patterns in genius and creativity
- Global Finance: Unexpected influences in world economics
- National Security: New approaches focusing on economic prosperity
- Neuroscience: New insights into neurological diseases like Parkinson's
Acronyms:
- AI - Artificial Intelligence
- ISP - Internet Service Provider
- CEO - Chief Executive Officer
- VLOG - Video Blog
Technical Terms:
- Robot Swarm: Group of coordinated robots working together
- Quantum Cryptography: Use of quantum mechanical properties to perform cryptographic tasks
- Digital Twin: Virtual representation of a physical object or system
- X-Ray Imaging: Use of X-ray radiation to see inside objects
- Pi: Mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter
- Semiconductor: Material with electrical conductivity between a conductor and an insulator
- Raspberry Pi: Small, affordable computer used for various computing projects
- Database: Organized collection of structured information or data
- Civic Knowledge: Understanding of how government and public affairs work
- Neural Burnout: Concept of overworked neurons leading to degenerative conditions
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