Darwin’s Black Box
Over since the publication of On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin in 1859, his theory of…
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Artificial Intelligence vs. the Mind
In the last fifty years, computer technology has led a new discussion centered on Artificial Intelligence (AI) vs.…
Computers and Artificial Nervous Systems
Created with miraculous abilities, like intelligence, thought, and speaking, it is the human, apart from all other living…
The Invisible Script on the Visible : Mathematics
Af you follow scientific magazines, you may have realized one thing: articles on mathematics are seldom published in…
Six Degrees of Separation or Small World
Introduction In his Models of My Life, social scientist Herbert Simon stated that science’s purpose is to find…
Two Muslims Discussing Democracy
The following is a conversation between two Muslims, Jamal, a democrat, and Jalal, who has suspicions about democracy.…
Face to Face With Chaos
For want of a nail, the shoe was lost; For want of a shoe, the horse was lost;…
The Importance of Systems
Systems are integral to human life. We see so many in nature: cycles of birlh and death. seasonal…
Trends In Energy Markets In The Near Future
As we enter the new millennium, economic growth and technological progress seem to be promising in most developing…
Journeying Intelligently
Nearly a century after Henry Ford’s Model T allowed almost everyone to drive, the motor vehicle industry is…
The Next Great Frontier For Wireless Communication
There has been an explosive growth in the use of wireless communication systems in recent years. The demand…
Generating Electricity from the Sun
Introduction In recent years, we have realized that the world’s supplies of coal, gas and oil are limited.…
Evolution: A Theory in Crisis
Any large natural history museum in any Western city that has one must have an exhibit of man’s…
Human Visual System and Machine System
Of the five senses – vision, hearing, smell, taste and touch – vision is undoubtedly the one that…
Artificial Intellegence: A Different Approach
People give different answers when asked what ‘intelligence’ means. Some say it means ‘knowing a lot’; others say…