Monday, November 4, 2024

Antarctic glass sponge (& Cinachyra spp): 11/4/24 Recording of open @WorldUnivAndSch @WUaSPress #WUaSNewsandQA #WUaSMotto #FreeWUaSdegrees * * (was - M 11/4/24 World Univ & Sch WUaS News and Q&A, with Zoom URL)



11/4/24 Recording of open @WorldUnivAndSch @WUaSPress #WUaSNewsandQA #WUaSMotto #FreeWUaSdegrees

https://youtu.be/id7tUheMC60


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M 11/4/24 World Univ & Sch WUaS News and Q&A, with Zoom URL 
 

next open @WorldUnivAndSch @WUaSPress #WUaSNewsandQA meets on M 11/4/24 @ 07:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM ET (USA), 7:30 PM India Time, with Zoom URLs here: 
Recording will be posted here:







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Dear World Universitians, 

Greetings! 

In about 12 hours, the M 11/4/24 World Univ & Sch WUaS News and Q&A takes place, with Zoom URL - 



Topic: M 11/4/24 World Univ & Sch WUaS News and Q&A, with Zoom URL
Time: Nov 4, 2024 07:00 AM Pacific Time & 10 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada), 7:30 PM India Time (and please check your time converter)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77945534104?pwd=5BwI5jGEuRkJXALweWdJszUkvracsY.1

Meeting ID: 779 4553 4104
Passcode: L4CCJr

See you soon, 
Scott 








World University and School WUaS

Agenda 


1st of 2 WUaS wings - 

CC-4 licensed OCW.MIT.EDU - centric ... wiki ... 

World University and School 





Agenda item 0 

Mottos of greatest universities - eg Harvard +  1st @WorldUnivAndSch mottos:

200 #WUaSunivs' Mottos #WUaSmotto: 
Scientia & Caritas 
Knowledge & Care
&
Knowledge Generation with Information Technology for All from Home 
& @WUaSPress
Knowledge Generation Publishing in All Languages ~ https://www.hup.harvard.edu/about ~









AND
regarding 
Caritas & Scientia 
Knowledge & Care

A motto for @WorldUnivAndSch 
Scientia & Caritas 
Knowledge & Care
re @Harvard's Veritas (Truth)
& for the @WUaSPress
Knowledge & Care Publishing in all Languages with IT
(motto of Harvard University Press is "Truth born of true excellence in scholarship"








so also 
Knowledge & Love

A motto for @WorldUnivAndSch 
Scientia & Caritas 
Knowledge & Love
re @Harvard's Veritas (Truth)
& for the @WUaSPress
Knowledge & Care Publishing in all Languages with IT
(motto of Harvard University Press is "Truth born of true excellence in scholarship"




AND 


A first motto for @WorldUnivAndSch (@WUaSPress)
"Knowledge Generation with Information Technology for All'
Harvard: Veritas (Truth) 
MIT: Mind and Hand 
Stanford: The wind of freedom blows 
Yale: Light & Truth 
Sciences Po: At the roots of the future 
LMU: Think global, act local ~ 

https://x.com/WorldUnivAndSch/status/1851309994400215515

https://x.com/Q_YogaMacFlower/status/1851310432868581540

https://x.com/scottmacleod/status/1851311392072118480










Agenda item 1 

Excited @WorldUnivAndSch in seeking to reach most of all 7.9 billion  people on planet, speakers of all 7164 languages ... 

Excited @WorldUnivAndSch in seeking to reach most of all 7.9 billion people on planet speakers of all 7164 languages with both #WikiFreeUniversalEducation & #MITOCW-centric #FreeWUaSdegrees in #WUaShomes, in all 200 countries, for low cost #ChromeBookPlusLaptops & Smartphones too 









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Excited @WorldUnivAndSch in seeking to reach most of all 7.9 billion people on planet speakers of all 7164 languages with both #WikiFreeUniversalEducation & #MITOCW-centric #FreeWUaSdegrees in #WUaShomes, in all 200 countries, for low cost #ChromeBookPlusLaptops & Smartphones too






Agenda item 2 

Happy #Wikidata12Birthday #LydiaPintscher
@nightrose #DennyVrandecic @vrandezo #MarkusKroetzsch from #WayneCalhoon & @scottmacleod @sgkmacleod @ #MITOCW-centric wiki @WorldUnivAndSch @WUaSPress 








Retweeting -  

🎈 Wikidata turns 12 today! 🎈 Huge thanks to our amazing community for 12 years of knowledge, collaboration, and growth. Celebrate with us & share your wishes here: w.wiki/Bjs6 🎁 Join us online at 10:00 & 18:00 UTC to unwrap the presents! 🥳💙 #Wikidata12Birthday






Agenda item 3 

Humanoid Robotics with agency (fully autonomous) -  

Atlas Goes Hands On (video)
https://youtu.be/F_7IPm7f1vI
from
"Boston Dynamics’ #electricAtlashumanoid executes autonomous automotive parts picking"
by Brian Heater 10/30/24
+#MASSmarket? #HyundaiRobotics' #BostonDynamicsAtlas?
>https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Hardware_Resource_Possibilities #WUaSrobotics ~


MacLeod, Scott GK.

Atlas Goes Hands On
Hardware
Boston Dynamics’ #electricAtlashumanoid executes autonomous automotive parts picking
Brian Heater 10/30/24 
+#MASSmarket? #HyundaiRobotics' #BostonDynamicsAtlas?









AND

(added to - 

Bagpipe Tutorials -





Agenda item 4 

Best books about humanoid robotics particularly works of literature ?

. . . 
Here are some of the best books about humanoid robots, particularly works of literature that explore the themes of consciousness, identity, and the nature of humanity: 


Literary Works: 

 * Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro: This poignant novel explores the world through the eyes of an AI companion named Clara. As she observes the world and the humans around her, she grapples with questions of consciousness, love, and mortality. 

 * The Robots of Dawn by Isaac Asimov: This classic science fiction novel introduces the concept of the Three Laws of Robotics and delves into the complexities of human-robot relationships. The story follows detective Elijah Baley as he investigates a murder on a planet inhabited by humans and robots.


Non-Fiction Works: 

 * Humanoid Robotics: A Reference by Sarjoun Skaff and Oussama Khatib: This comprehensive reference book provides a detailed overview of the latest developments in humanoid robotics, including topics such as locomotion, manipulation, perception, and cognition. 

 * Robo Sapiens Japanicus: Robots, Gender, Family, and the Japanese Nation by Jennifer Robertson: This book examines the cultural and social impact of humanoid robots in Japan, exploring how they are perceived and integrated into society.


Additional Recommendations: 

 * The Bicentennial Man by Isaac Asimov: This novella tells the story of a robot who yearns to become human, raising questions about the nature of humanity and the potential for artificial intelligence to surpass human capabilities. 

 * Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick: This science fiction classic explores the blurred lines between humans and androids, as a bounty hunter tasked with eliminating rogue androids begins to question his own humanity.


These are just a few of the many excellent books that explore the fascinating world of humanoid robots. Whether you're interested in the technical aspects of robotics or the philosophical implications of AI, there's something for everyone in this growing genre.

 
Asked #GeminiAI -
'What are the best books about #HumanoidRobotics particularly works of literature like Kazuo Ishiguro's "#KlaraAndTheSun"?'






Agenda item 5  

India World Univ & Sch possible developments, in Telugu, Hindi, Punjabi + - 



Dear Sonali (Garg), Nikhil (Manali), and Vik (Rutvik Sitiraju), 

So great, and FUN too :), to meet and talk with you this evening at the Grandview overlook in Pittsburgh PA on Diwali! I hope your Diwali adventures continue to be fun and fascinating in Pittsburgh. Please come home safely to Buffalo, NY later on this evening! 

A little about Angela and Victo's Yoga - https://scott-macleod.blogspot.com/2024/11/sierra-madre-occidental-pine-oak.html (and in their blog label in my daily blog - https://scott-macleod.blogspot.com/search/label/Angela%20and%20Victor%20yoga) - in today's blog post, Sonali and Nikhil and Vik.

Here's the INCREDIBLE "Revolutionizing Education with Machine Learning and AI : World University IN School" article from Peter Norvig (Google AI Director) - https://www.toolify.ai/ai-news/revolutionizing-education-with-machine-learning-and-ai-2574306 which I mentioned, and re WUaS.


Vik, All, for your consideration - 

Stanford Mine Pi cryptocurrency free money daily - 

Pi is a new digital currency developed by Stanford PhDs, with over 55 million members worldwide. To claim your Pi, follow this link https://minepi.com/sgkmac and use my username (sgkmac) as your invitation code.

And please feel free to get Pi Cryptocurrency for yourselves to explore further!

And here's the beginning wiki Economics' subject - https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Economics - Vik and check out the iterating MIT OCW courses, eventually for credit at WUAS toward free online degrees.

And Sonali - 

And Nikhil - 

All from - 

and not yet in Hindi or Punjabi or Telugu ... 


Nikhil, All, here's 
Nikhil Bannerjee - Raga - on iHeartRadio ... he somehow plays for western Raga ears to my way of thinking, and perhaps people from India too -  


And here's the Raga wiki subject or school at WUaS so far in English only - 

... and please check out the set of Twitter and LinkedIn posts from today with regards to the planned and emergent WUaS Educational Services Stores for books, computers, robotics, groceries, retail, department stores (and think Walmart too) ... but Physical-Digital Educational Services stores in a brand new envisioning of #WUaSbookstores #WUaS retail, planned in all ~200 countries and in their main languages + ...

Warm regards, best wishes, looking forward to staying in touch, Happy travels and Happy Diwali,
Scott 

Yoga ideas
#QuakerYogaMacFlower
#DesiderataWUaS
~#ToolifyAIWUaS #WUaSBliss 
~#YogaNotationsWUaS
~#YogaWUaS @
#FriendlyQuakerWUaS 🥰
#WUaSabolition in #RealisticVirtualEarth #WUaSYoga ~





PS 
Found these 

Sonali Garg  PhD Chemistry UB 



Nikhil Manali


Rutvik Sitiraju







PPS

Nikhil, All - what do you think ?

How will #WUaSEducationalServicesStores @WUaSPress #WUaSbookstores' physical #WUaSretailStores best grow with #WorldUnivAndSchNAME in the 180 countries #Walmart isn't in, but w #WMsoftware yet in a #RealisticVirtualEarthForRetail ...?



How will #WUaSEducationalServicesStores @WUaSPress #WUaSbookstores' physical #WUaSretailStores best grow with #WorldUnivAndSchNAME in the 180 countries #Walmart isn't in, but w #WMsoftware yet in a #RealisticVirtualEarthForRetail eg in #GStreetView w #GTimeSlider #GMaps & #GeminiAI?








And 



Retweeting -  

#SundarPichai - 

Exciting week for @GoogleMaps. Hit the 2B monthly user mark, and now you can ask Maps more complex questions, thanks to Gemini’s creation, reasoning + summarization capabilities, grounded in our knowledge of 250M+ places around the world.






Sonali, Vik, Nikhil, And Salma (Yasmin in Pgh, from Andhra Pradesh and with an US CS Master's degree, like Nikhil, but interested in doing a possible MBA in Business too -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/salma-yasmin), All, 

Please Introduce yourselves to one another and connect India-wise ...

Very nice to meet and talk with you Friday evening 11/1/24 at the Grandview overlook in Pittsburgh PA, Sonali, Vik, Nikhil. How did your trip in Pittsburgh and back to Buffalo go? What else did you see and whom else did you meet and talk with (if anyone)? What did you see?

NIKHIL, VIK, Sonali, can we explore developing a first World Univ & Sch WUaS Education Services Store Bookstore Computer Store Robotics Store Grocery Store Retail Department Store in Telugu speaking parts of India (Andhra Pradesh, Telegana +) WITH Walmart software and IT but World Univ and Sch NAME in Telugu and then potentially in the Punjab in Punjabi +? And could people buy things there with Pi cryptocurrency eventually ... AND could you write your Cornell University economics' PhD about some part of this too ?  

More about this soon in tomorrow's WUaS News and Question & Answer ... soon, to come.


Blogged about some of this email thread here -


AND, again, Salma and All -

Just blogged about some of this here in Tue 8/6/24 Eturnagaram-wildlife-sanctuary in daily blog post - 

and regarding especially Salma your interest in a possible WUaS free MBA (as WUaS accredits) and even regarding starting the WUaS Educational Services' Stores (for books, robotics, computers, hospital technologies, grocery stores, department stores, cafes ... and regarding outreach for MIT OCW-centric wiki World Univ & Sch's free degrees for Telugu speakers from home ... all ~95 million Telugu speakers many in south India ... and possibly as part of the WUaS free 2 year MBA degree process ... and possibly with MIT faculty at least from CC-4 licensed MIT OCW  + courses ...  and re https://www.toolify.ai/ai-news/revolutionizing-education-with-machine-learning-and-ai-2574306 and as WUaS Grows with Google ..)

Kind regards, Namaste, best wishes, 

Scott 

PS
Dear #SalmaYasmin A free #WUaSEntrepreneurship  https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/res-15-001-mit-sloan-learningedge-fall-2008/ 2 yr #WUaSMBA in https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Entrepreneurship dev #WUaSEducationalServicesStores for
#TeluguWUaS #SpeakersInIndia
App. 95 million people
in
   * #AndhraPradesh
   * #Telangana
   * #YanamDistrict of #Puducherry ?


MIT Sloan Teaching Resources Library image 

Languages at WUaS - 








WUaS Logo



Best and Warm Regards, Scott 







Agenda item 6 


Wow #BerlinerZeitung #DDRnews art. abt #PoliticalDemo :The Fall of Berlin Wall!
Demo am 4. Nov 1989 am Alex: „Es sprachen Schauspieler, Schriftsteller, Leute von der SED“
Heute kaum mehr vorstellbar: Kurz vor Mauerfall sprachen auf einer Demo Bürgerrecht











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Demo am 4. November 1989 am Alex: „Es sprachen Schauspieler, Schriftsteller, Leute von der SED“

Heute kaum mehr vorstellbar: Kurz vor Mauerfall sprachen auf einer Demo Bürgerrechtler neben Stasi-Funktionären. Ein Tag, an dem die Ostdeutschen Geschichte schrieben. Unsere Autorin war dabei.



Demo on November 4, 1989 at Alex: “Actors, writers, people from the SED spoke”

Hardly imaginable today: Shortly before the fall of the Berlin Wall, civil rights activists spoke at a demonstration alongside Stasi officials. A day on which East Germans made history. Our author was there. 

03.11.2024 15:16







Agenda item 7 

WUaS News and Q&A from 10/28/24

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10/28/24 Recording of @WorldUnivAndSch @WUaSPress #WUaSNewsandQA #HarbinGateHouseGSV #WUaSLongevity
-https://youtu.be/FXH8ZCFsiLQ & SEE #RevolutionizingEducation -https://scott-macleod.blogspot.com/2024/10/black-coral-antipatharians.html -https://worlduniversityandschool.blogspot.com/2024/10/black-coral-antipatharians-m-102824.html
-https://www.youtube.com/@ScottMacLeodWorldUniversity/videos
All the Best, abolition-ally, until soon, Scott

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/scott-macleod-4691a011a_wuasnewsandqa-harbingatehousegsv-wuaslongevity-activity-7256779021634416640-UeVs

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/scottgkmacleod_w-uas-u-niversal-t-ranslator-activity-7256760414074527746-grz2

https://x.com/WorldUnivAndSch/status/1850958591613669381

https://x.com/Q_YogaMacFlower/status/1850958802033553480

https://x.com/scottmacleod/status/1850959427014443498


Video image

https://x.com/HarbinBook/status/1850960106168402231

https://x.com/WUaSPress/status/1850959906087534612

https://x.com/TheOpenBand/status/1850959957534859571

https://x.com/sgkmacleod/status/1850960021493874697


http://worlduniversityandschool.org/AcademicPress.html

http://worlduniversityandschool.org/ ~






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WUaS Corporation 

 
2nd of 2 WUaS wings - 

for profit general stock company legal entity in the state of California -

WUaS Corporation - WUaS Press

WUaS Corporation / Academic Press in 7164 languages with machine learning 




Agenda item A

How will #WUaSEducationalServicesStores @WUaSPress #WUaSbookstores' physical #WUaSretailStores best grow  ...?



How will #WUaSEducationalServicesStores @WUaSPress #WUaSbookstores' physical #WUaSretailStores best grow with #WorldUnivAndSchNAME in 180 countries #Walmart isn't in, but w #WMsoftware yet in a #RealisticVirtualEarthForRetail eg in #GStreetView w #GTimeSlider #GMaps & #GeminiAI?








And 



Retweeting -  

#SundarPichai - 

Exciting week for @GoogleMaps. Hit the 2B monthly user mark, and now you can ask Maps more complex questions, thanks to Gemini’s creation, reasoning + summarization capabilities, grounded in our knowledge of 250M+ places around the world.








Agenda item B 

NIKHIL, VIK, Sonali, can we explore developing a first World Univ & Sch WUaS Education Services Store Bookstore Computer Store Robotics Store Grocery Store Retail Department Store in Telugu speaking parts of India (Andhra Pradesh, Telegana +) WITH Walmart software and IT but World Univ and Sch NAME in Telugu and then potentially in the Punjab in Punjabi +? And could people buy things there with Pi cryptocurrency eventually ... AND could you write your Cornell University economics' PhD about some part of this too ?  








Agenda item C

The Way of the Gene, and Ethics:  Aging Reversal, Extreme Longevity, and Sex ' - Scott GK MacLeod - another new book title? ... 


With Naked Harbin Ethnography book cover pic 


with WUaS logo



with no image



How would you riff with this possible book and title? What would you think in terms of riffing this book would be about? 




Riffing on "The Way of the Gene, and Ethics: Aging Reversal, Extreme Longevity, and Sex"

Gemini - 
This title suggests a fascinating exploration of the ethical implications of groundbreaking scientific advancements. It appears to delve into the intersection of genetics, bioethics, and human desire. Here's a potential riff on the book's content:


Potential Themes and Topics:

 * Ethical Implications of Genetic Engineering:
   * The moral dilemmas surrounding altering the human genome.
   * The potential for unintended consequences and societal disruption.
   * The role of regulation and oversight in genetic research.

 * The Pursuit of Immortality and Extreme Longevity:
   * The psychological and societal impacts of indefinite lifespan.
   * The economic and resource implications of an aging population.
   * The potential for a new era of human evolution.

 * The Role of Sex and Reproduction in a Post-Aging World:
   * The future of human sexuality and relationships.
   * The impact of genetic engineering on human reproduction.
   * The ethical considerations of creating designer babies.

 * The Taoist Perspective on Genetics and Longevity:
   * The harmony between nature and technology.
   * The balance between individual desire and collective well-being.
   * The importance of mindfulness and moderation in the pursuit of longevity.


Possible Book Structure:

 * Part I: The Science of Aging Reversal
   * A deep dive into the latest research and technologies.
   * An exploration of the genetic mechanisms underlying aging.
   * A discussion of the potential benefits and risks of genetic interventions.

 * Part II: The Ethical Landscape
   * A critical analysis of the moral implications of genetic engineering.
   * A consideration of the social and economic consequences of extended lifespan.
   * A debate on the right to choose and the limits of human enhancement.

 * Part III: The Taoist Perspective
   * A philosophical exploration of the meaning of life and death.
   * A discussion of the role of nature and technology in human flourishing.
   * A call for a balanced approach to aging, longevity, and genetic engineering.

By blending cutting-edge science with ancient wisdom, this book could offer a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the future of humanity.
Would you like to brainstorm more specific chapter titles or potential arguments within these themes?










Agenda item D








--

Society, Information Technology, and the Global University (2025, forthcoming) 

- Scott GK MacLeod  
Founder, President, CEO & Professor
CC-4 licensed MIT OCW-centric, Wiki, 
World University & School (WUaS) 
- PO Box 442, Canyon, CA 94516 
- 5816 Callowhill St., Pittsburgh, PA 15206

1) non-profit 501(c)(3) Public Charity 
MIT OCW-centric, 
 World University and School - http://worlduniversityandschool.org  

2) for profit general stock company WUaS Corporation in CA - http://worlduniversityandschool.org/AcademicPress.html

(m) 412 478 0116 - sgkmacleod@gmail.com 


World Univ & Sch Innovation Research -  scottmacleod.com 








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Antarctic glass sponge
This species can live for over 15,000 year

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