Wednesday, March 29
Living in a UTOPIA
PERFECT means conforming absolutely to an ideal type.
Based upon those two definitions, a UTOPIA will never exist but we can imagine
My UTOPIA would include the following:
1. Everyone would live disease free wit hthe body of a 60 year old for 150 years
2. Everyone would have all the food, shelter, transportation, clothing and vacations they ever whether they worked or not
3. Since work is optional, there would be no need for education except for the pleasure of pursuing knowledge
4. There would be no wars - no agression or terrorism of anykind
5. What would we do all day?
- fornicate
- eat
- drink
- walk around
- take photographs
- paint pictures
- sail in boats
- spend time at a beach
- write
- play with animals
- grow flowers
- hunt wild animals
- travel around the world
- worship
- exercise
6. Anything that you ever wanted to do or own would be free
7. No taxes would be collected
8. Suicide would be outlawed
9. If you commited a crime, your freedoms and all privileges would be taken away
10. There would be no competition of any sort as no one likes to lose
11. There would be no need for marriage and if children were born, the the government would take care of them, if the couple having children did not want them
12. If you wanted to get a home bigger than your current needs, then you would need to get married and have children or work
13. The need for greed would be satisfied with work
14. The need for power and control would be satisfied with work
15. If one worked, they worked as long as they wanted and then they could leave
16. Work would be considered a form of slavery as someone would always be working for someone else
17. No one could take another person's property
18. All laws could be challenged in court
19. There would be no governments nor would there be any countries
20. You could not disrupt another person's happiness or pursuit of happiness without breaking the law
Hummoid Robots
Humanoid robots are advanced robots that are designed to look and move like humans. They are often equipped with sensors and cameras that allow them to recognize human faces and emotions, respond to voice commands and carry out conversations. Humanoid robots can be programmed to perform a wide range of tasks, such as assisting humans in daily activities, working in manufacturing plants, providing healthcare services, and performing search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
Compared to conventional robots, humanoid robots provide a number of benefits. One of their main advantages is that they can communicate with people in a more intuitive and natural way. They are, therefore, ideal for fields like education, healthcare and customer service, where human interaction is crucial.
Humanoid robots have a lot of potential, but they are still in the early phases of development and have many obstacles to overcome. One of the biggest issues is their high price, which prevents many businesses and individuals from using them. Furthermore, the creation of humanoid robots demands highly developed engineering abilities as well as expertise in a variety of disciplines, including robotics, artificial intelligence and materials science.
Here are advanced humanoid robots in the world to know.
Atlas
Developed by Boston Dynamics, Atlas is a 1.8-meter-tall humanoid robot designed to perform tasks in rough terrain. It is capable of walking on uneven surfaces and can lift heavy weights. Its advanced capabilities enable it to navigate through difficult terrains and debris to locate and rescue people.
The Atlas robot is appropriate for use in industrial settings since it can move large objects and carry out jobs that are hazardous for people. It is capable of performing precise and accurate assembly lines, welding and painting jobs.
Developed by Boston Dynamics, Atlas is a 1.8-meter-tall humanoid robot designed to perform tasks in rough terrain. It is capable of walking on uneven surfaces and can lift heavy weights. Its advanced capabilities enable it to navigate through difficult terrains and debris to locate and rescue people.
The Atlas robot is appropriate for use in industrial settings since it can move large objects and carry out jobs that are hazardous for people. It is capable of performing precise and accurate assembly lines, welding and painting jobs.
Asimo
Developed by Honda, Asimo is a humanoid robot that is designed to perform tasks like running, walking and climbing stairs. It has advanced sensors that allow it to navigate through complex environments.
Asimo has been used extensively in the fields of research, education and engineering to study human physiology, robotics engineering and human-robot interaction. Researchers now have a better understanding of how to create robots that interact with people in a more intuitive and natural way. READ MORE...
Developed by Honda, Asimo is a humanoid robot that is designed to perform tasks like running, walking and climbing stairs. It has advanced sensors that allow it to navigate through complex environments.
Asimo has been used extensively in the fields of research, education and engineering to study human physiology, robotics engineering and human-robot interaction. Researchers now have a better understanding of how to create robots that interact with people in a more intuitive and natural way. READ MORE...
Tuesday, March 28
Born Southern White - Raised a Democrat
Our house was less than 1,000 square feet of space that included 1.5 bathrooms, 3 small bedrooms, a kitchen, dinning room/living area. We had one vehicle that had no heating or air conditioning as my father said we could wear a coat or sweater if too cold and roll down the window if too hot. We had heat in the house but no air conditioning. My father caught a bus for the 8 mile ride to his job in Washington. My mother operated off a very tight budget and each payday, my dad would put money in envelopes for my mother to use. If there was not money in the envelope, then we did not buy anything from that envelope. If we needed extra money for whatever, it was taken from the vacations envelope.
We had chores to do everyday that included making our beds. My dad used his military training to test the quality of how well the bed was made. We had to help clean the house and prepare for meals and in the summer, we had chores outside to do to keep the lawn properly manicured. I sold tomatoes and cucumbers door-to-door in the summer for spending money but had to save half of what I earned. We went to sunday school and church every sunday, even when we were on vacation. This process contined until I graduated from high school.
Values of the Democratic Party were drilled into our heads during the dinner meal as we also talked local politics as well as world politics. Our parents making sure we fully understood that the Democrats helped the middle class and poor class and the Republicans favored the business sector and the wealthy who lived off the hard work of the rest of us.
Oddly enough, my Democratic parents did not believe in a large government nor did they believe in government handouts. They believe every person should have the courage to build himself up with hard work and persistence. They were against socialism.
Their indoctrination stayed with me until 1982 when I graduated from Wake Forest University with an MBA. I was 35 years old.
It was easy to realize based upon my new training that my parents were not totally correct in what they believed about business and wealthy people. It was also about that same time that the Democratic Party was changing as they began giving out more and more entitlements and taking us closer to socialism.
Supply side economics was correct. If you stimulate the supply side of the equation, the demand side will automatically respond in kind. Stimulating the demand only creates inflation and a shortage of supply. Increased wages will not cause businesses to produce more. It will cause them to produce less in order to preserve profits. Stockholders control the busnesses and stockholders are made up of people like you and me...
While I now gravitate towards the conservative points of view, I am not yet a Republican because some of their views I have yet to agree with. In any event, Government should stay the hell out of our lives. I am for a small government, a strong military for defense, and low taxes. Government should not be telling me what I should or should not eat, if I should smoke cigarettes or not, if I should drink alcohol or not, or if I should have an abortion. THOSE ARE MY DECISIONS and MINE ALONE...
Frustrated EV Owners
A recent study by JD Power found that EV owners have become increasingly frustrated with their home charging experience for several reasons, including higher electricity rates and charging speeds.
Declining home charging satisfaction among EV owners
Inflation (via the Consumer Price Index) rose at the fastest rate in roughly 40 years following the pandemic, with the prices of everything from lumber to eggs soaring.
Electricity rates were no safe haven. The latest Energy Information Administration data shows average residential rates rose in the US by nearly 10% in 2022 to 14.96 cents per kilowatt-hour from 13.72 in December 2021.
According to JD Power’s recently released US Electric Vehicle Experience Home Charging Study, rising electricity rates are a significant reason for dissatisfaction with home EV charging.
Perhaps, more importantly, the study also shows only 51% of EV owners had knowledge of their utility companies’ programs to assist with home charging. Adrian Chung, director of utility intelligence at JD Power, explains:
By increasing awareness of available rebates or incentives, EV owners will benefit. This can snowball into helping potential EV owners make a more informed purchase decision, as well as minimizing home charging concerns and supporting greater EV adoption.
Several utility companies offer incentives and rebates for purchasing and installing home EV charging infrastructure. For incentives in your area, you can check with your utility company, or ChargePoint has compiled a list by state.
Another reason for the falling satisfaction is charging speed. Satisfaction improved significantly when moving from a Level 1 to a Level 2 charger.
Although over two-thirds of EV owners use a Level 2 charger, this year’s study found that 2022 and 2023 EV owners are less satisfied than 2021 and 2020 owners. READ MORE...
Saving My Money
This push is hurting our economy and keeping it from bouncing back after COVID.
Interestingly, while the USA, Canada, and parts of Europe are pushing to go GREEN... the rest of the world is not just hesitant but refusing to follow our lead,
These non supporting countries are CHINA, RUSSIA, INDIA, SOUTH AMERICA, AFRICA, and the MIDDLE EAST...
Surely the Biden Administration can see that the opposition is larger than the PRO GREEN SUPPORTERS... which means our efforts are offset by their efforts to resist.
CONSEQUENTLY...
the last thing that I am going to do is buy an EV or a HYBRID and throw away my gas stove.
THEREFORE...
I will be saving money while you are spending your money.
Additionally... it is widely believed that the Republicans will win the White House and both seats in Congress in 2024...
IF THEY DO...
gasoline will be coming back and the XL Pipeline will continued to be pursued...
This is not to say, that we should not move into green energy... What half of the USA is saying is... DON'T MOVE SO FAST.
- Set up the infrastructure for EVs and Hyrids
- Set up the electric grid for more power consumption
- Stop buying EV batteries from China
Until we find an alternative, all of our military aircraft and commercial aircraft MUST USE JET FUEL which comes from PETROLEUM CRUDE OIL...
OIL and NATURAL GAS are not disappearing... We will always need both.
In 5 years, the EV market will no doubt be perfected which means it will be more sophisticated than it is today in 2023...
In 5 years, I will be 80 years old and my driving will be reduced to a minimum.
It would be cheaper for me to buy an upscale golf cart and use it to drive the mile to the grocery store than spend $60,000+ on an EV. When I need to go to Knoxville for a doctor's appt., then I can hire an UBER.
Even if the UBER costs me $50 for a round trip and I go once a month, that is $600 per year. Simple math tells me that I can hire an UBER for 100 years before reaching $60,000...
If my UBER costs doubled then I would be looking at 50 years. If my monthly visits doubled along with the increased UBER costs, then I am looking at 25 years.
80+25 is 105... I doubt that I will live that long, but one never knows...
Still, why spend the money???
Quantum Information Between Technologies
A niobium superconducting cavity. The holes lead to tunnels which intersect to trap light and atoms. Credit: Aishwarya Kumar
Researchers have discovered a way to "translate" quantum information between different kinds of quantum technologies, with significant implications for quantum computing, communication, and networking.
The research was published in the journal Nature on Wednesday. It represents a new way to convert quantum information from the format used by quantum computers to the format needed for quantum communication.
Photons—particles of light—are essential for quantum information technologies, but different technologies use them at different frequencies. For example, some of the most common quantum computing technology is based on superconducting qubits, such as those used by tech giants Google and IBM; these qubits store quantum information in photons that move at microwave frequencies.
But if you want to build a quantum network, or connect quantum computers, you can't send around microwave photons because their grip on their quantum information is too weak to survive the trip.
"A lot of the technologies that we use for classical communication—cell phones, Wi-Fi, GPS and things like that—all use microwave frequencies of light," said Aishwarya Kumar, a postdoc at the James Franck Institute at University of Chicago and lead author on the paper. "But you can't do that for quantum communication because the quantum information you need is in a single photon. And at microwave frequencies, that information will get buried in thermal noise."
The solution is to transfer the quantum information to a higher-frequency photon, called an optical photon, which is much more resilient against ambient noise.
The research was published in the journal Nature on Wednesday. It represents a new way to convert quantum information from the format used by quantum computers to the format needed for quantum communication.
Photons—particles of light—are essential for quantum information technologies, but different technologies use them at different frequencies. For example, some of the most common quantum computing technology is based on superconducting qubits, such as those used by tech giants Google and IBM; these qubits store quantum information in photons that move at microwave frequencies.
But if you want to build a quantum network, or connect quantum computers, you can't send around microwave photons because their grip on their quantum information is too weak to survive the trip.
"A lot of the technologies that we use for classical communication—cell phones, Wi-Fi, GPS and things like that—all use microwave frequencies of light," said Aishwarya Kumar, a postdoc at the James Franck Institute at University of Chicago and lead author on the paper. "But you can't do that for quantum communication because the quantum information you need is in a single photon. And at microwave frequencies, that information will get buried in thermal noise."
The solution is to transfer the quantum information to a higher-frequency photon, called an optical photon, which is much more resilient against ambient noise.
But the information can't be transferred directly from photon to photon; instead, we need intermediary matter. Some experiments design solid state devices for this purpose, but Kumar's experiment aimed for something more fundamental: atoms. READ MORE...
Monday, March 27
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