Self Definition and 555 Threads

  1. M

    Are We Capable of Creating True Artificial Intelligence?

    I was thinking on how man came to be...all the complex evolutionary (manipulated by intelligence) information coding in the DNA / RNA , and the rapid (nearly geometrically doubling ) advancement of computer power. And how in the near future we may build a computer that exceeds the human brain in...
  2. S

    Graduate Why is a magneto-dynamo electro - magnetic system self - sustaining?

    A recent episode of NOVA, The Magnetic Storm, it had been said that, "According to generally accepted theory -- the dynamo theory -- interactions between the churning, twisting flow of molten material in the outer core and the magnetic field generate electrical current that, in turn, creates...
  3. J

    Does the self-diffusion of H2O18 differ from HDO in groundwater?

    [SOLVED] self diffusion of water Hi, I was wondering if anyone could give me a hand- or point in the right direction about a question I have concerning the self diffusion coefficients of HDO vs H2O18. To calculate the effective diffusion coefficients of isotopes of water in groundwater most...
  4. kat

    News Minorities right to self determination

    I'm curious what others veiws are on this. Do those who are minorities, many of which are ancient races with a long history in the middle east region (Copts, Assyrians, kurds etc.), do these people have a right to self determination? Do you think minorities that have been oppressed, slaughtered...
  5. wolram

    Undergrad Are Electromagnetic Waves Perpetual Motion?

    in all the articles i have read it is said that em waves are self sustaining, if this is corect then they are perpetual motion, i thought that was not allowed??