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Robo-advisers are here – the pros and cons of using AI in investing

Robo-advisers are here – the pros and cons of using AI in investing

What is Volt Typhoon?

What is Volt Typhoon? What is Volt Typhoon? A cybersecurity expert explains the Chinese hackers targeting US critical infrastructure https://ardelles.com/what-is-volt-typhoon/

Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years − how he went from $30B crypto CEO to prison inmate

Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years − how he went from $30B crypto CEO to prison inmate

I’ve captained ships into tight ports like Baltimore, and this is how captains like me work with harbor pilots to avoid deadly collisions

I’ve captained ships into tight ports like Baltimore, and this is how captains like me work with harbor pilots to avoid deadly collisions

What is dirt?

What is dirt?

Stoicism - The Art of Not Forcing Love

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Stoicism - The Art of Not Forcing Love Stoic viewpoint

A Vision for Humanity Uniting Beyond Currency

A Vision for Humanity Uniting Beyond Currency he notion of a world unified to the extent that money becomes a concept of the past is not merely a utopian dream but a thought-provoking idea that challenges the foundational structures of our global society. 

Tattooing has held a long tradition in Christianity − dating back to Jesus’ crucifixion

Tattooing has held a long tradition in Christianity − dating back to Jesus’ crucifixion Tattooing has held a long tradition in Christianity − dating back to Jesus’ crucifixion Holy Week and Easter are perhaps the most important days in the Christian calendar. Many associate those celebrations with church services, processions, candles, incense, fasting and penances.

May What We Do Today Bring a Better Tomorrow

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May What We Do Today Bring a Better Tomorrow What We Do Today Bring a Better Tomorrow – In the relentless pursuit of progress and personal growth, it is a principle most revered and often echoed through the corridors of time: May what we do today bring a better tomorrow. https://ardelles.com/may-what-we-do-today-bring-a-better-tomorrow/

Overcoming the Enemy Within: Understanding and Conquering Self-Sabotage

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Overcoming the Enemy Within: Understanding and Conquering Self-Sabotage

The Healing Power of Sound Vibration: A Journey Beyond the Solid

The Healing Power of Sound Vibration: A Journey Beyond the Solid

Is TikTok’s parent company an agent of the Chinese state?

Is TikTok’s parent company an agent of the Chinese state?

The Resurgence of Exorcism in Popular Culture

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The Resurgence of Exorcism in Popular Culture

Solar eclipses result from a fantastic celestial coincidence of scale and distance

Solar eclipses result from a fantastic celestial coincidence of scale and distance

The Cultural Impact of Aliens in Media

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The Cultural Impact of Aliens in Media The Cultural Impact of Aliens in Media Aliens have long been a staple of various media forms, from the earliest days of literature and film to the latest digital games and virtual reality experiences. https://ardelles.com/the-cultural-impact-of-aliens-in-media/

The Journey of 99942 Apophis: From Potential Threat to Astronomical Curiosity

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The Journey of 99942 Apophis: From Potential Threat to Astronomical Curiosity In the vast expanse of space, countless celestial bodies follow their paths, oblivious to the worlds they pass. Among these, 99942 Apophis, a near-Earth asteroid, has carved a niche in the annals of astronomical study and public fascination. 

8 Very Unhealthy Foods in the US

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8 Very Unhealthy Foods in the US

A Comparative Insight into the American Model and Global Variations

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A Comparative Insight into the American Model and Global Variations A Comparative Insight into the American Model and Global Variations * (ardelles.com)

The Constitution sets some limits on the people’s choices for president - but

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The Constitution sets some limits on the people’s choices for president - but The Constitution sets some limits on the people’s choices for president – but the Supreme Court rules it’s unconstitutional for state governments to decide on Trump’s qualifications https://ardelles.com/the-constitution-sets-some-limits-on-the-peoples-choices-for-president-but/

We’ve been here before: AI promised humanlike machines – in 1958

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We’ve been here before: AI promised humanlike machines – in 1958 A roomsize computer equipped with a new type of circuitry, the Perceptron, was introduced to the world in 1958 in a brief news story buried deep in The New York Times. The story cited the U.S. Navy as saying that the Perceptron would lead to machines that “will be able to walk, talk, see, write, reproduce itself and be conscious of its existence.” https://ardelles.com/weve-been-here-before-ai-promised-humanlike-machines-in-1958/

The Matrix Hypothesis: Unveiling the Illusion of Reality

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The Matrix Hypothesis: Unveiling the Illusion of Reality The Matrix Hypothesis: Unveiling the Illusion of Reality  –  In an era where technological advancements blur the lines between the virtual and the real, the hypothesis that we might be living in a simulated reality, akin to the concept popularized by the “Matrix” film series, has transitioned from science fiction to a subject of serious philosophical and scientific contemplation.

Odds of Planet Nine's Existence in Our Solar System

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Odds of Planet Nine's Existence in Our Solar System Odds of Planet Nine’s Existence in Our Solar System – The concept of a ninth planet, often referred to as “Planet Nine,” lurking in the distant reaches of our solar system has captivated astronomers and the public alike. This hypothetical planet is theorized to exist far beyond Neptune, influencing the orbits of distant celestial objects. The mathematical odds of Planet Nine’s existence hinge on various lines of astronomical evidence and theoretical models. This article delves into the scientific quest to understand the likelihood of Planet Nine and the methodologies researchers employ to estimate its existence.

Is the United States overestimating China’s power?

Is the United States overestimating China’s power?

Tesla and the Concept of Zero Point Energy

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Tesla and the Concept of Zero Point Energy Nikola Tesla, a name synonymous with innovation and ahead-of-his-time inventions, has often been associated with the concept of zero point energy (ZPE). This association stems from Tesla’s groundbreaking work in electricity and electromagnetism, which laid the foundation for modern electrical engineering. https://ardelles.com/tesla-and-the-concept-of-zero-point-energy/