Technology
The mind machine: Exploring ai and consciousness
Ever wondered if machines could think and feel like us? Welcome to the futuristic world of artificial intelligence (AI). Scientists are exploring if machines can have their own “mind” and understand the world as we do. This article dives into how A...
My Way of Talking to an AI Everyday
Many people are already familiar with AI and others are still a bit behind. That is not surprising when you consider how fast the developments are going. I myself have been experimenting a lot and have even made my own AI clone. This process was not on...
AI cloning: Your virtual self at work?
*Imagine a world where a digital replica of yourself efficiently and tirelessly handles all your work, freeing up your hands for more important tasks.* It isn't a sci-fi plot; it's a potential reality that could soon be part of our daily lives. The be...
Real democracy: Voting on issues instead of people
Democracy is an excellent means of giving a country direction and taking different interests into account. When I first heard about this topic as a kid, I thought, “Wow, that's amazing!” But I also had my doubts. Why can you only vote for a person...
AI is everywhere and it is also turning the radio world upside down
Developments in the field of AI are moving very quickly, also in the radio world. Then OpenAI came up with the revolutionary ChatGPT, and before you knew it there was the DJ, replaced by a friendly AI voice. And the first Dutchman to follow this trend...
DNA testing kits: Access to genetic information for everyone
DNA, the building block of our lives, is an amazing molecule that contains unique information about us. *Understanding our DNA can give us valuable insights about our health, hereditary traits and even our ancestry*. Traditional methods of analyzing DN...
Meet ChatGPT, today's homework robot
The world of technology is constantly evolving and its impact can be felt in the classroom. The introduction of ChatGPT changes the way students learn. ChatGPT is a conversation-based AI platform that provides students with a natural, interactive learn...
A new look at the world's current problems
Improving the world is a big task, but with a small contribution we can make a big difference. *There are many problems in the world that pose us a major challenge*. Just think of climate change, food security, energy sources, water quality, health, po...
How to overcome life's limits
We all experience limits in life. Whether it concerns financial, emotional or physical boundaries. *Overcoming those limits often requires determination and a lot of courage*. If you want to get the most out of yourself, you have to practice and train...
Living forever: The critical view of cryonics
What is the truth behind the cryonics prejudices? Because I notice in my environment that people are too quick to judge. Why are they dismissive of it and are these gut feelings correct? In this article we look for the opposing views and the truth behi...
David Ishee's incredible journey from Mississippi to the world
David Ishee is a dog breeder originally from Mississippi who first came into the spotlight in 2016 when he decided to biohack Mastiff puppies to make them glow in the dark. *In 2019, he was one of the leads in a Netflix documentary, “Unnatural Select...
Improving the lives of people with disabilities
Dicky, my great-aunt I was named after (my nickname is Dick), was confined to a wheelchair most of her life. At the age of 18, she was diagnosed with polio. As a child, we, together with my parents, visited her regularly. She lived in De Ark, a residen...
Forget the coconuts: Choose your world or build your own paradise
I signed up for cryonics, a procedure that freezes people just after they die. People undergoing this procedure hope that science will reach the point where they can later be brought back to life and restored to a healthy and youthful state. Now, why d...