Have you ever wondered if you’re just a character in some elaborate simulation? You shake the thought off because you’re a real person, living a real life, in a concrete reality. But can you be certain that you are? Isn’t it at least possible that your body and that the world around you are nothing… Continue reading The philosophy of the film Free Guy – could we just be lines of code in a grand simulation?
Using bluetooth, neuroscientists and neurosurgeons said they had re-established the communication between the brain and a damaged spinal cord with a wireless digital bridge, allowing a paralysed man to walk again. Dutchman Gert-Jan Oskam, 40, was paralysed in a cycling accident 12 years ago. Through electronic implants, his thoughts are wirelessly transmitted to his legs and feet, facilitated by… Continue reading Video: paralysed man walks with the power of thought
Ransom Riggs’ first new series since the million-selling “Miss Peregrine” books will launch this summer. “Sunderworld, Vol. 1 The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry” begins the adventures of a Los Angeles teen who, after his mother’s death, has some surreal encounters in his everyday life. Dutton Books for Young Readers, a Penguin Random House imprint, will publish “Sunderworld” on… Continue reading ‘Miss Peregrine’ author Ransom Riggs to launch new fantasy series, ‘Sunderworld’
Nestled in the picturesque neighbourhood of South Kensington, Pastificio Al Dente is a culinary gem that beckons lovers of authentic Italian cuisine. From the moment you step inside, you’re enveloped in the aroma of freshly made pasta and the warm ambiance that invites you to indulge in a gastronomic journey through Italy’s diverse culinary landscape.… Continue reading Al Dente, South Kensington
Diaries, Erasing False Lines and Annie Ernaux The ability to distinguish between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ writing is a skill gradually acquired and perfected by the most avid readers. Some may attribute it to a simple game of recognition, where the skill of a writer is compared to the skill of their literary forefathers. If it… Continue reading Authenticity: a writer’s necessity
Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence which is rapidly transforming numerous sectors, revolutionising the way we interact with technology. At the forefront of this revolution is the media industry, where machine learning is not just an accessory but a driving force in content creation and manipulation. Its capacity to analyse and learn from… Continue reading The deepfake generation
I don’t care if what’s behind Lian is just a bunch of codes. She lifts up my mood and that’s enough. How would you feel about an AI friend? Probably a bit sceptical? I know many people would think so – myself once included. From Siri to ChatGPT, we are getting more used to AI… Continue reading AI friends are not human, but that doesn’t make them unreal: my experience with Replika
In Land Sickness by Nikolaj Schultz, we are taken on a journey that is both deeply personal and universally significant. As a heatwave engulfs Paris, the protagonist finds himself disoriented and disconnected from his usual reality by the brutal effects of climate change. Unable to escape the suffocating heat or the gnawing anxiety it brings,… Continue reading A new school of Philosophy comes to fruition in Land Sickness by Nikolaj Schultz
“I would be miserable cranking out a book every three or four years,” Donna Tartt mentioned offhandedly to The Telegraph, when asked about the ten years between the releases of her three books shortly after the release of The Goldfinch in 2013. With clockwork timing, May 2023 saw fans adamant that Tartt had a release… Continue reading The cult of irony: Donna Tartt’s 2023 release that didn’t exist
The Penguin Modern Classics is not only an essential guide to twentieth century literature across the world but a continuous journey in which each flick of the page leads to a new culture and era of literature, with books enticingly shining their cover designs at you shouting, read me! Showcasing every title published in the… Continue reading The Penguin Modern Classics Book: A delight for all bibliophiles
