February 2006
January 2006
Mind Hacks: Almost human
by bcpbcpThe International Robot Exhibition concluded recently in Japan, where the world's robot manufacturers displayed their most advanced and, in some cases, human-like creations.
December 2005
SenseThinkAct
by JW_00000This is a wiki with some information and tips about how to sense, think and act.
November 2005
Mind Hacks: Meet the chatbots
by bcpbcp"Mind Hacks already told you about Jabberwacky, the winner of this year's Loebner prize for the chatbot that comes closest to passing the Turing Test (to pass, a judge must be unable to tell whether she's talking to the chatbot or another human)."
Amazon.com: Wonders of Numbers: Adventures in Mathematics, Mind, and Meaning: Books: Clifford A. Pickover
by bcpbcp (via)Who were the five strangest mathematicians in history? What are the ten most interesting numbers? Jam-packed with thought-provoking mathematical mysteries, puzzles, and games, Wonders of Numbers will enchant even the most left-brained of readers. Hosted by the quirky Dr. Googol--who resides on a remote island and occasionally collaborates with Clifford Pickover--Wonders of Numbers focuses on creativity and the delight of discovery. Here is a potpourri of common and unusual number theory problems of varying difficulty--each presented in brief chapters that convey to readers the essence of the problem rather than its extraneous history. Peppered throughout with illustrations that clarify the problems, Wonders of Numbers also includes fascinating "math gossip." How would we use numbers to communicate with aliens? Check out Chapter 30. Did you know that there is a Numerical Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? You'll find it in Chapter 45. From the beautiful formula of India's most famous mathematician to the Leviathan number so big it makes a trillion look small, Dr. Googol's witty and straightforward approach to numbers will entice students, educators, and scientists alike to pick up a pencil and work a problem.
October 2005
Mind Hacks: NewSci on creativity
by bcpbcpToday's New Scientist is a special edition on creativity, tackling the subject from a number of angles.
Amazon.com: Books: Mind Hacks (Hacks)
by bcpbcpMind Hacks is a collection of probes into the moment-by-moment works of the brain. Using cognitive neuroscience, these experiments, tricks, and tips related to vision, motor skills, attention, cognition, subliminal perception, and more throw light on how the human brain works. Each "hack" examines specific operations of the brain.
September 2005
FreeMind - free mind mapping software
by Riduidel & 4 othersFreeMind is a premier free mind-mapping software written in Java.
August 2005
Main Page - FreeMind - free mind mapping software
by babilsFreeMind is a premier free mind-mapping software written in Java.
July 2005
Mind Tools - Career Training, Management Training, Leadership Skills and Career Coaching - Essential Skills for an Excellent Career
by Hydragon & 15 othersSince 1999, Mind Tools has helped improve and advance the careers of more than 8,500,000 visitors. Isn’t it time you discovered the secrets to their success?