humanity

Humanity or geek-manity? Humanity topics include pieces on the real-life lives of geek advocates and influencors.

The Last of Us: Our Obsession With The End Won’t End
Twenty years have gone by since Cillian Murphy woke up in a devastated zombie filled London in Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later. We are treated to another spectacle of the end in the critically renowned The Last of Us. A show that cements the fact that the only thing left which separates television and film is the size of the screen. The Last of Us is truely impressive and fantastic to watch, but isn’t it a story we have heard many times before?
By Josh Clements3 years ago in Geeks
Why can't developers be replaced by ChatGPT?
Intro: ChatGPT is an advanced language model developed by OpenAI that is capable of performing a wide range of natural language processing tasks. One interesting fact about ChatGPT is that it uses a technique called "transformer architecture" which allows it to process a large amount of data in parallel. This technique enables ChatGPT to have a much larger capacity than traditional recurrent neural networks, and allows it to generate more coherent and fluent text. Additionally, the transformer architecture allows ChatGPT to have a more efficient training process, making it possible to train on much larger datasets, which in turn can lead to larger models such as GPT-3, which has 175 billion parameters. This makes ChatGPT a powerful tool for various applications in the field of natural language processing. As with any new technology, there is speculation about its potential impact on various industries and professions, including the role of developers. In this context, we will discuss the top 5 reasons why ChatGPT is not a replacement for developers, despite its capabilities.
By Logeshwaran S3 years ago in Geeks
"Robot" series, by Isaac Asimov, review.
What will technological advancements mean for humanity? What does it even mean to be human? These questions and a lot more are explored in the "Robot" series, written by one of the best science fiction authors of all time, Isaac Asimov. The series was published between 1950 and 1990 and is part of the larger "Foundation" universe. The core series is comprised of five books, with some other short stories like "Mirror Image" and "The Positronic Man" novel. They are great if the core series isn't enough, but ultimately they are not essential. Let's dive into the main books!
By Dorin Ceolac3 years ago in Geeks
Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
Once upon a time, in a not-too-distant future, humanity had made incredible strides in space exploration. Leading the charge was a company called Space Exploration Technologies Corp, or SpaceX for short.
By Samira3 years ago in Geeks
She Said - A Movie Review
We may be able to use the truth to protect others. Just keep going. Based on true events, She Said is a 2022 film. A team of New York Time reporters breaks one of the most controversial scandals. Exposing the contentious events behind the Harvey Weinstein sexual assault cases in Hollywood breaks the silence of several women.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Laughter really is contagious — and that’s good
Laughter is a universal language that can bring people together and make them feel good. But did you know that laughter is also contagious? Studies have shown that when one person laughs, it triggers a response in others to laugh as well. This is known as "contagious laughter" and it has a variety of benefits for both the person laughing and those around them.
By Samira3 years ago in Geeks
A doctor saved a Marine’s life in Vietnam. A photo just reunited them
In the midst of the chaos and destruction of the Vietnam War, a Marine and a doctor formed an unlikely bond that would change both of their lives forever.
By Samira3 years ago in Geeks
I Found These interesting Paradox's which will blow you mind
Here is a list of paradoxes that may challenge your perception of reality: 1) The Liar's Paradox: This paradox states that "This statement is a lie." If the statement is true, then it is a lie, and if it is a lie, then it must be true. This paradox has no logical resolution and has been debated by philosophers for centuries.
By Sukuna3 years ago in Geeks
The Whale
This reflection contains spoilers Last week, I trotted off lightheartedly to the cinema to see Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale, knowing little about it beyond that Brendan Fraser’s performance as Charlie had received critical acclaim. I left the cinema shaking, with tears streaming down my face, and spent the rest of the evening replaying as much of it as I could remember, as well as poring over professional reviews and comment threads on various websites. A story of grief, love, self-loathing and addiction and a sliver of hope, The Whale is an intensely intimate and tragic glimpse into the complicated nuances of being human, the ripple effects of our choices, and the impacts we have on each other’s lives. I have read criticisms that this film reduces Charlie to little more than his size, and that the film is too dramatic. I disagree. Charlie’s size is of critical importance as it is a direct result of his crippling addiction, and the reasons for his addiction are what have propelled him to the place where we find him now: dying, and desperate to reconnect with his angry, estranged daughter. A story of this nature is inherently difficult to watch and necessarily contains dramatic elements, and Aronofsky skilfully plunges us into these realities and forces us to uncomfortably find elements of ourselves in the characters onscreen.
By Eliza3 years ago in Geeks
'The Whale' - Film Review and Analysis
2022 may be over but I am still thinking about the most emotionally impactful movie of the past year, which deserves its own review and analysis. Likely to be nominated for a few Academy Awards at the least an Oscar for Best Actor nomination for Brendan Fraser, ‘The Whale’ is a powerful film about a man’s desire to try to right past wrongs in some way before it is too late. ‘The Whale’, directed by director Darren Aronofsky shows us how low someone can go when things go wrong in life but also how our lowest lows can also bring out the best of us when it is most important.
By Ben W3 years ago in Geeks
how tall is mario
how tall is mario Mario lives in the Mushroom Kingdom with his sister Princess Peach, and their pet dog, Bowser. Mario, due to his large stature, appears about six feet tall. Mario is, like most of his fellow comic-book characters, the leader of his group of characters known as the Mario Bros.
By umer ali3 years ago in Geeks
Mario Cristobal
mario cristobal Entertaining, yes, but not necessarily a particularly accurate depiction. Mario is quite the portly fellow with a heavy bottom but that’s about all that’s left of the original cartoon character. At the same time, the series is starting to move into more adult territory and he’s probably not the one to represent the young men and women of today. Then again, I wouldn’t want to take the chance of a hypothetical non-fantasy world reaping the flesh of my young, artistic soul in a disturbing fashion. Luckily, there are still plenty of other possibilities as this fictitious Super Mario to choose from.
By umer ali3 years ago in Geeks