Applications of randomness

Global Consciousness Project

The Global Consciousness Project (GCP, also called the EGG Project) is a parapsychology experiment begun in 1998 as an attempt to detect possible interactions of "global consciousness" with physical systems. The project monitors a geographically distributed network of hardware random number generators in a bid to identify anomalous outputs that correlate with widespread emotional responses to sets of world events, or periods of focused attention by large numbers of people. The GCP is privately funded through the Institute of Noetic Sciences and describes itself as an international collaboration of about 100 research scientists and engineers. Skeptics such as Robert T. Carroll, Claus Larsen, and others have questioned the methodology of the Global Consciousness Project, particularly how the data are selected and interpreted, saying the data anomalies reported by the project are the result of "pattern matching" and selection bias which ultimately fail to support a belief in psi or global consciousness. Other critics have stated that the open access to the test data "is a testimony to the integrity and curiosity of those involved". But in analyzing the data for 11 September 2001, May et al. concluded that the statistically significant result given by the published GCP hypothesis was fortuitous, and found that as far as this particular event was concerned an alternative method of analysis gave only chance deviations throughout. (Wikipedia).

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100 #GlobalSelfie Photos from Around the World

These photos from around the world represent just a small number of the 50,000 photos that were posted to social media platforms in response to NASA's #GlobalSelfie campaign on Earth Day 2014. The 50,000 images are being assembled into a mosaic image of Earth to be released later in May.

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#GlobalSelfie Creative Signs

People all over the world participated in NASA's #GlobalSelfie campaign on Earth Day, April 22, 2014. Some used very creative signs to say where they were on Earth.

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NASA #GlobalSelfie Photos of Animal Friends

Several of the 50,000 images submitted to NASA for its Earth Day #GlobalSelfie campaign included greetings from animal friends with whom we share the planet. The photos were submitted as part of NASA's campaign to produce a mosaic "Global Selfie" to be released on May 21. The event was des

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#GlobalSelfie Photos from Schools Around the World

Schools from around the world participated in NASA's #GlobalSelfie campaign by submitting photos taken on Earth Day, April 22, 2014. 50,000 images were submitted on Earth Day and are being assembled into a mosaic image to be released May 21. The Global Selfie event was designed to encou

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Astronaut Diary: Life in Space

Astronauts who've lived on the International Space Station and “walked” in space tell all: what it's like to ride on a space ship, and to eat, sleep, exercise, and even do science—in space. Hear firsthand from the world’s most intrepid explorers—including astronauts Tracy Caldwell Dyson, L

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Beyond Genealogy | National Geographic

Visit http://www.genographic.com to learn more about the Genographic Project. Where did your ancestors come from? What's your genetic lineage? The Genographic Project is answering these questions and more. And in doing so, it is solving the riddle of who we are and how we're all related. ➡

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V.V. Raman | The Global Philosophy of Religion Project | Metaphysics and Religion

How do the world’s religions argue for or against the existence of God? How do different traditions value mystical experiences? How do they view ultimate reality? Varadaraja Venkata (V.V.) Raman is Emeritus Professor of Physics and Humanities at the Rochester Institute of Technology. In

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Expedition Everest: The Mission - 360 | National Geographic

Immerse yourself with a team of scientists, climbers, and Sherpa guides as they embark on an expedition that will help define our understanding of high-mountain environments. Experience the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Everest Expedition, which was not simply a climb of t

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OHM2013: Drugs bad? What does science say?

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#GlobalSelfie Photos at Work

People from all walks of life submitted photos to NASA's Global Selfie campaign on Earth Day, April 22, 2014. Here are some examples.

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Jerry Fodor Interview on Philosophy of Mind

In this interview, philosopher and cognitive scientist Jerry Fodor discusses various approaches and issues in contemporary philosophy of mind. Among other things, he discusses Noam Chomsky's attempt to dissolve the mind-body problem, functionalism and computationalism, David Hume's represe

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Decentering the Human? Gaia, The Tanner Lectures on Human Values

Dipesh Chakrabarty is the Lawrence A. Kimpton Distinguished Service Professor of History, South Asian Languages and Civilizations, and Law at the University of Chicago. His lecture “Decentering the Human? Gaia” was given on February 19, 2015, as part of the Tanner Lectures on Human Values

From playlist Tanner Lectures on Human Values

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South Indian, Chinese, Blues, Flute Improvisation by Lenon Honor

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The Human Condition in the Anthropocene: Roundtable Discussion

In this roundtable discussion moderated by Gary Tomlinson, panelists and audience members discuss ideas from Dipesh Chakrabarty’s two Tanner lectures, together titled “The Human Condition in the Anthropocene.” This conversation occurred on February 20, 2015, as part of the Tanner Lectures

From playlist Tanner Lectures on Human Values

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Marcello Massimini, Consciousness: from theory to bedside - 18-4-2018

https://www.sns.it/eventi/consciousness-theory-bedside Colloqui della Classe di Scienze Marcello Massimini, Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Milan Consciousness: from theory to bedside Abstract We normally assess another individual’s level of consciousness b

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Why is Free Will a Mystery? | Episode 1012 | Closer To Truth

Our human sense is that our will is fully free. Our scientific sense is that every action is determined by a prior action. Free will versus determinism is a big question, affecting morality, responsibility, even consciousness. Featuring interviews with John Searle, Richard Swinburne, Ned B

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Inner Transformation and Sustainability with Christine Wamsler, PhD

Christine Wamsler, Professor of Sustainability Science at Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies and director of the Contemplative Sustainable Futures Program explores the topic of inner transformation from the perspective of sustainability. She addresses questions including: W

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Assignment: Reflections | National Geographic

Three photographers continue their quest to capture iconic images that reflect pieces of themselves to move an audience to action or emotion. Partner content for Mazda. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destina

From playlist Nature & Environment | National Geographic

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Family fun at the "NASA Orbit Pavilion"

Kids and adults enjoying the "NASA Orbit Pavilion," a massive, interactive sculpture about Earth Science satellites that monitor our planet’s ever-changing pulse from their unique vantage points. Listening to sonic interpretations of the actual movements of satellites orbiting Earth, view

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2009 Terry Lectures: Cosmic Society

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