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AI: Quest for Consciousness

Substrate independence is the idea that the intelligence of an entity is not dependent on its physical substrate, or the matter and energy that make it up. In other words, an intelligent entity could be made of anything, as long as it has the right computational properties.
August 8th, 2023
The Numbers Behind AI

Substrate independence signifies the liberation of AI from the constraints of hardware and software, envisioning a future where intelligence can seamlessly transcend diverse platforms. This paradigm shift promises to revolutionize industries, enhance accessibility, and accelerate innovation, while challenging our conventional understanding of AI's limitations.
August 8th, 2023
Long Short Investing: The 2022 Winner and Future Prospects
Long short investing, a strategy that involves taking both long and short positions in the stock market, has been a consistently profitable investment strategy for many years. In 2022, this strategy proved to be particularly successful, and there are several reasons why it is likely to continue to be a winner for the foreseeable future.
January 1st, 2023
Nuclear Fusion: Harnessing the Power of the Sun
December 13, 2022 will forever be etched as a seminal moment in the world of nuclear physics. The day will be remembered for an epoch-making event where laboratory scale nuclear fusion was declared successful, paving the way as a potential path towards green, non-polluting energy for earth and its inhabitants.
December 12th, 2022
FTX Goes Belly Up: Time to Rethink Crypto Exposure?
Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware, capping a rapid downfall for the crypto wunderkind.
November 11th, 2022
99rises ZeroCarbon: A Blockbuster Performance
99rises was created with the sole purpose to help you reach your goals by investing in your values without sacrificing returns.
November 11th, 2022