Showing posts with label ethnography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ethnography. Show all posts

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Eriodictyon capitatum, the Lompoc yerba santa: Super: #QuantumEchoes incl. running simulations FWD & in reverse #ReversingTheArrowOfTime - How does #QuantumComputing help determine complex #GmolecularStructures? How to interoperate with #RealisticVirtualEarthForAgingReversal #RVEForDrugs #WUaSUnivs ? and the Google Quantum Computer at USCB * * * Giuseppe Verdi: #VerdiMessaDaRequiem https://youtube.com/shorts/57f078xzXdk #BerlinPhilharmonic To https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Symphony_Orchestra_at_World_University_and_School & https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Opera Play / sing w in #RealisticVirtualEarth? * * * HarbinBook @HarbinBook When were the #SutroBaths in NW SF most active & what were they like in #RVE? The Sutro Baths were most active from their grand opening in 1896 through the early 1900s https://share.gemini.google/LvVfhk2LG0SJ Into a #RealisticVirtualEarthForHistory & w #EthnoWikiVirtualWorldGraphy #WUaShistory ~

 



Super: #QuantumEchoes incl. running simulations FWD & in reverse #ReversingTheArrowOfTime


Super: #QuantumEchoes incl. running simulations FWD & in reverse #ReversingTheArrowOfTime 
How does #QuantumComputing help determine complex #GmolecularStructures? How to interoperate with #RealisticVirtualEarthForAgingReversal #RVEForDrugs #WUaSUnivs ?


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Google Quantum Echoes' Youtube video - 
and re 'reversing the arrow of time' ? 



What is #ReversingTheArrowOfTime in these #GQuantumEchoes - https://youtube.com/shorts/AFhuNsebOpA & how could these be developed to determine complex molecular structures for #AgingReversal & #ExtremeLongevity #GeneticDrugTherapies emerging?





What is Reversing The Arrow Of Time here in these Quantum Super Echoes - https://youtube.com/shorts/AFhuNsebOpA and how could this be developed to determine complex molecular structures for aging reversal and extreme longevity genetic drUg therapies emerging FDA approved and with the Google Quantum computer at UCSB for ex?


What is "Reversing the Arrow of Time" in Quantum Super Echoes?

In classical physics, entropy dictates that once a system scrambles—like a drop of ink dissolving in the ocean—it is practically impossible to perfectly undo [00:08]. However, in the quantum realm, Google Quantum AI's "Quantum Echoes" algorithm utilizes a time-reversal protocol that mimics rewinding the clock [00:15].

The mechanism works through Out-of-Time-Order Correlators (OTOCs) run on Google's 105-qubit Willow chip:

  1. Forward Evolution: A carefully crafted quantum signal is sent forward through the quantum processor, allowing qubits to interact and scramble information [00:34].
  2. Perturbation (The Tweak): A slight perturbation or "tweak" is applied to one of the qubits [00:34].
  3. Backward Evolution (The Rewind): The quantum system's evolution is precisely reversed [00:34].
  4. Constructive Interference: Because the quantum state is reversed, the signal "unscrambles" itself and constructive interference amplifies a return signal—the "Quantum Echo" [00:41].

This allows scientists to rescue complex, weak quantum signals that would normally be lost to noise or classical decay, acting essentially as a quantum microscope [01:45].

Developing This for Aging Reversal & Extreme Longevity Genetic Drug Therapies

To advance extreme longevity research and develop genetic drug therapies that can successfully clear FDA-approval pipelines, we must understand exactly how molecules interact at the atomic scale. Historically, Google Quantum AI's hardware research has been closely integrated with the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB).

Using the Willow chip's verifiable quantum advantage—which completes in 2 hours what would take a classical supercomputer roughly 13,000 times longer [00:48]—this technology can be developed to accelerate drug discovery in several key ways:

1. A High-Precision "Molecular Ruler" for NMR

In proof-of-principle work with UC Berkeley, Google applied this algorithm to perform NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) spectroscopy on organic molecules [01:12]. NMR is the standard tool used by biochemists to determine molecular geometry. Quantum echoes allow NMR to act as a much "longer" molecular ruler, resolving atomic distances and 3D structures that conventional methods simply cannot reach.

2. Resolving Protein Folding in Aging Pathways

Many aging-related diseases and longevity targets involve complex, misfolded proteins or intricate epigenetic regulators. Quantum computing can simulate protein folding in their natural medium [01:31], bypassing classical computational bottlenecks. Scaling this technique to molecules with 50 to 60 spins will allow researchers to accurately model how longevity therapies fold and bind [01:26].

3. Mapping Exact Drug-Target Binding

Before an extreme-longevity genetic therapy or small molecule can win FDA approval, researchers must prove exactly how and where it binds to its target receptors to minimize off-target side effects. A quantum microscope powered by Willow can map these drug-target interfaces at unprecedented resolutions, dramatically shortening the pre-clinical trial design phase and optimizing drug efficacy.

To learn more about how Google is scaling this technology from theory to physical biochemistry, you can watch the full video on the Google Research YouTube Channel.





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And see re Google Quantum computer and 'reversing the arrow of time' too  - 


Santa Lucia Mesa Mint (Pogogyne clareana): Yoga greetings for the Restorative Yoga explorations on Saturday July 18 (and as we may live to 150 and well beyond:)

https://scott-macleod.blogspot.com/2026/07/santa-lucia-mesa-mint-pogogyne-clareana.html






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Giuseppe Verdi: #VerdiMessaDaRequiem https://youtube.com/shorts/57f078xzXdk #BerlinPhilharmonic To https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool. org/wiki/Symphony_Orchestra_at_World_University_and_School & https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool. org/wiki/Opera Play / sing w in #RealisticVirtualEarth?



Verdi Messa Da Requiem

The Messa da Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi is a dramatic, operatic setting of the Catholic funeral mass for four soloists, double choir, and orchestra. Composed in 1874 to honor the esteemed Italian poet Alessandro Manzoni, it is one of the most powerful and frequently performed choral works in the classical repertoire, lasting about 85–90 minutes. [1, 2]
Structure and Sections
The Requiem is divided into seven main sections that span the traditional Latin text: [1]
  1. Requiem et Kyrie: A serene, mournful opening pleading for eternal rest.
  2. Dies irae: The centerpiece of the piece. It is a fierce, terrifying depiction of the Day of Judgment, famous for the thunderous crashes of the bass drum and the blaring brass.
  3. Offertorio: A lyrical prayer featuring the four vocal soloists.
  4. Sanctus: A triumphant, fugal double chorus.
  5. Agnus Dei: A moving, bare-textured plea sung by the soprano and mezzo-soprano.
  6. Lux aeterna: A gentle, luminous ensemble.
  7. Libera me: The climax of the piece where the soprano fiercely pleads for deliverance from eternal death. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Origins and Style
Verdi originally composed the Libera me in 1869 as part of a collaborative requiem mass honoring Gioachino Rossini. When that project was abandoned, Verdi decided to write a full requiem of his own for Manzoni, combining his dramatic theatrical style with profound religious reverence. [1, 2]
You can find the full score and recordings to listen to on platforms like Spotify or read more about its detailed history and lyrics on the London Concert Choir site.
For a visually and audibly striking look at the intensity and power behind the famous "Dies Irae" movement, which captures the dramatic full scale of Verdi's masterpiece:








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HarbinBook
@HarbinBook

When were the #SutroBaths in NW SF most active & what were they like in #RVE?
The Sutro Baths were most active from their grand opening in 1896 through the early 1900s
https://share.gemini.google/LvVfhk2LG0SJ

Into a #RealisticVirtualEarthForHistory & w #EthnoWikiVirtualWorldGraphy #WUaShistory ~





HarbinBook
@HarbinBook
When were the Sutro Baths in Northwest San Francisco most active and what were they like?
The Sutro Baths were most active from their grand opening in 1896 through the early 1900s
https://share.gemini.google/LvVfhk2LG0SJ

Into a #RealisticVirtualEarthForHistory & w #EthnoWikiVirtualWorldGraphy ~



https://x.com/HarbinBook/status/2077556790578053459





Scott - sgkmacleod@worlduniversityandschool.org
@scottmacleod
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When were the Sutro Baths in Northwest San Francisco most active and what were they like?
The Sutro Baths were most active from their grand opening in 1896 through the early 1900s
https://share.gemini.google/LvVfhk2LG0SJ

Into a #RealisticVirtualEarthForHistory & w #EthnoWikiVirtualWorldGraphy ~


https://x.com/scottmacleod/status/2077556791190360083




HarbinBook
@HarbinBook

When were the #SutroBaths in NW SF most active & what were they like in #RVE?
The Sutro Baths were most active from their grand opening in 1896 through the early 1900s
https://share.gemini.google/LvVfhk2LG0SJ

Into a #RealisticVirtualEarthForHistory & w #EthnoWikiVirtualWorldGraphy #WUaShistory ~

https://x.com/HarbinBook/status/2077542501666492467




the Open Band (Berkeley)
@TheOpenBand
When were the #SutroBaths in NW SF most active and what were they like?
The Sutro Baths were most active from their grand opening in 1896 through the early 1900s
https://share.gemini.google/LvVfhk2LG0SJ

Into a #RealisticVirtualEarthForHistory & w #EthnoWikiVirtualWorldGraphy #WUaShistory ~

https://x.com/TheOpenBand/status/2077541742350663848









When were the Sutro Baths in Northwest San Francisco most active and what were they like? 

The Sutro Baths were most active from their grand opening in 1896 through the early 1900s


The Sutro Baths were most active from their grand opening in 1896 through the early 1900s, drawing thousands of daily visitors before experiencing a slow decline leading up to the Great Depression.

Housed under a massive, three-acre vaulted glass pavilion, the facility was a spectacular, high-energy entertainment palace featuring six saltwater pools heated to various temperatures and one freshwater pool. The pools were filled directly by the ocean's high tides using an ingenious engineering system and were equipped with slides, trapezes, springboards, and high dives. Beyond swimming, the complex served as a massive cultural destination that featured a museum with eclectic artifacts like Egyptian mummies, international art galleries, restaurants, and an amphitheater hosting live concerts and talent shows.



Into a #RealisticVirtualEarthForHistory & with #EthnoWikiVirtualWorldGraphy ~





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https://saveplants.org/plant-profile/1678/Eriodictyon-capitatum/Lompoc-Yerba-Santa/





https://www.calflora.org/app/taxon?crn=3183









https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eriodictyon_capitatum

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Eriodictyon_capitatum



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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Honeysuckle: how to develop a #RealisticVirtualHarbin Hot Springs as an ethnographic field site and for sociocultural anthropology theories too, and possibly with Magnus Magnussen in Sweden?

 


Is this a question here: how to develop a #RealisticVirtualHarbin Hot Springs as an ethnographic field site and for sociocultural anthropology theories too?


Dear Magnus (& friends),

Thanks for your great Linkedin messages below on Tuesday April 28, 2026, and for connecting there too. 

In free-to-students' wiki World University and School, building on MIT OCW in 7 languages - https://opencw.aprende.org/courses/translated-courses/ & https://ocw.mit.edu/ - and planned in each of all ~200 countries for free WUaS degrees online degrees (Bachelor, PhD, Law, MD, IB high school / similar, AA/AS, and Master's degrees) from home, and in these countries' main languages, and in all 7159 known living languages for people-to-people for wiki-teaching and wiki-learning in open wiki schools with AI and ML,  and in WUaS developing a #RealisticVirtualEarth emerging with a #RealisticVirtualHarbin #HotSprings (re 5 Harbin Hot Springs' inspired books, the first one a socio-cultural anthropology of Harbin since the 1960s and '70s, the other 4 poetry), and for ethno-wiki-virtual-world-graphy (a new social science and scientific, humanities and arts' theory and method, I'm developing - and see Peter Norvig's INCREDIBLE #ToolifyAIWUaS article - https://www.toolify.ai/ai-news/revolutionizing-education-with-machine-learning-and-ai-2574306 mentioning a virtual Harbin Hot Springs, and for 'The Study of Bliss and Enjoyment in Learning'), did you visit actual Harbin Hot Springs when You were at UC Berkeley in 1987-1988?

WUaS is in a #GrowWithGoogleWUaS program too in some of these regards. And I'm curious how to develop a realistic virtual Harbin further and regarding: 

http://www.scottmacleod.com/research-group.html (from http://scottmacleod.com/ & search on Scott MacLeod's Research Group) - 
 

Scott MacLeod's Research Group
World University and School,
  Actual / Virtual Harbin Ethnography

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Research Topics

Ethno-Wiki-Virtual-World-Graphy

Virtual Harbin generation (realistic)
Realistic virtual earth / cosmos generation, group build-able at atomic/molecular, neuronal/cellular, and streetview/behavioral levels
Avatar robotics' design and printing of 3D place / avatar bots
Brain chemistry - a) loving bliss and b) consciousness as awareness - research and modeling (re e.g. modeling mouse and fly brains with AI)
Wiki ethnography generation
Field work to actual Harbin Hot Springs 


... and possibly with your co-founded organization Kohesis out of NYC (or not).

Here's the Harbin Hot Springs' gatehouse - 

~ https://goo.gl/maps/7gSsSTweRCBo9gf87 ~ https://twitter.com/HarbinBook ~ http://bit.ly/HarbinBook ~


Scott MacLeod's
Naked Harbin Ethnography:                  
Hippies, Warm Pools, Counterculture, Clothing-Optionality & Virtual Harbin
by Scott MacLeod

http://www.scottmacleod.com/ActualVirtualHarbinBook.html


(WUaS is also seeking to develop this for a #RealisticVirtualEarthForGenetics, #ForAgingReversal #ForExtremeLongevity ... and re the dates of 2007, 2012 and 2024 above).


How best also to grow and develop Sweden World University and School too - https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Sweden (from https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Nation_States) planned in Swedish from here - https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Languages - for free online WUaS degrees from home in Sweden in Swedish building on CC-4 licensed MIT OCW translated into Swedish + and in a realistic virtual Sweden for STEM field sites and classrooms etc too, and possibly with UNESCO / the United Nations too? WUaS also has 2 wings with AMAZING potential synergies between them in all 200 countries and for speakers of all 7159 living languages, and in WUaS seeking to code for all 7.9 billion people on the planet from here - https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/You_at_World_University - (and see below), but more about this later. 


Will add you to the open World Univ & Sch News and Q&As / Weekly Business Meeting (loosely conducted in the manner of unprogrammed Friends  NtF Quakers) which meets on Mondays at 10 am Pacific Time if you might like to join this some time. Might you like to meet on Monday May 4, 2026 or Monday May 11, at 10 am Pacific Time, or on a Tuesday etc at a similar time?

In the past, "as UNESCO’s Director for Human Sciences," where you "positioned anthropology as central to its mandate. I’m now exploring how anthropological knowledge can be made interpretable by AI, as current systems struggle with context and meaning," it would be great to talk further with you about how to develop a #RealisticVirtualHarbin Hot Springs as an ethnographic field site and for sociocultural anthropology theories as well.

All the best, abolition, Friendly NtF greetings, Yogically (re 8 limbs of Yoga), kindly,
Scott




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Hi Scott Gk, I came across your work and would value connecting. As UNESCO’s Director for Human Sciences, I positioned anthropology as central to its mandate. I’m now exploring how anthropological knowledge can be made interpretable by AI, as current systems struggle with context and meaning.




Thank you for connecting.

In my previous role as Director for Social & Human Sciences at UNESCO, I worked to position anthropology, including digital anthropology, as central to its mandate of creating the conditions for peace in the minds of men and women. I’m now working with a small group of AI experts and anthropologists (Kohesis) to address a core limitation in current AI systems: while they can identify patterns in language, they lack access to the structured conceptual relationships through which disciplines such as anthropology organise knowledge — their theories, distinctions, and analytical frameworks.

As a result, AI systems risk misinterpreting social reality, with consequences for how policies are designed, markets are understood, and societies are represented.

We are developing an approach to represent this conceptual architecture through semantically enriched knowledge graphs, allowing AI systems to engage with anthropological knowledge while preserving depth, context, and scholarly integrity, and positioning anthropology more centrally in an age where AI systems increasingly shape how reality is understood and acted upon.

We are currently forming a founding academic partnership with a small number of leading universities, co-creating a semantically enriched knowledge graph that reflects the conceptual architecture of the discipline — which AI can meaningfully understand and represent.

I’ve shared a brief note here:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IHbgTICGU45sv2_-ASRzfWowwB65W6ubVnVvApjTl7o/edit?usp=sharing

I would greatly value your reflections if of interest.

Magnus Magnusson
Co-Founder, Kohesis
Email: magnus@kohesis.com

www.linkedin.com/in/bmmagnusson

Phone: +33 6 77 30 51 27
WhatsApp: +46 76 320 21 19






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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonicera_periclymenum 

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