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The Bloop

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Buckle up, Buttercup!!!πŸ™πŸͺΌπŸͺΈ Have a cup of coffee with me & let's explore a curious occurrence called the Bloop this SundayX ✨ *** The Bloop, a mysterious underwater sound detected in 1997, has intrigued scientists and sparked wild theories—from sea monsters to organized whales.  Here’s a concise timeline blending its history, all proposed explanations (including megalodon and Cthulhu), and recent fringe ideas about dolphins and whales, perfect for an exploration of oddities. 1997: The Bloop Emerges: NOAA’s Pacific hydrophones record an ultra-loud, low-frequency sound near 50°S 100°W, lasting one minute and detected 5,000 km apart. Its spectrogram mimics animal calls but dwarfs known marine sounds. Theories: a massive creature (bigger than a 120-ft blue whale), a surviving megalodon (extinct shark), Cthulhu (near Lovecraft’s R’lyeh), military tests, or an earthquake.   Research:  Compare the Bloop’s audio (available online) to whale calls using audio...

The 99 Theses on Ethics in Artificial Intelligence: A Dialogue for Everyday People

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Changes to the way we interact with and consume technology are happening rapidly. Let's take a moment to pause and elevate the focus on ethics in AI. I'm sharing the following chat session for your consideration. I'll leave these here for future deep dives here on each topic. Go ahead & get started on your expansion of them!  Sharing is caring πŸ•―️ Thanks! Lora --- # The 99 Theses on Ethics in Artificial Intelligence: A Dialogue for Everyday People ## Introduction As we move further into the 21st century, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a part of our daily lives. From the virtual assistants on our smartphones to the algorithms curating our social media feeds, AI is everywhere. But as this technology evolves, it brings with it a host of ethical questions that we all need to consider. This blog post aims to present 99 theses—or points—for us to ponder and discuss as we navigate this new frontier. --- Certainly! Creating a comprehensive lis...