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Geoffrey M Rockwell

Professor of Philosophy and Digital Humanities, University of Alberta
Dr. Geoffrey Martin Rockwell is a Professor of Philosophy and Digital Humanities at the University of Alberta. He has published on videogames, textual visualization and analysis, ethics of big data, and computing in the humanities including a recent book with Stéfan Sinclair from the MIT Press, Hermeneutica: Computer-Assisted Interpretation in the Humanities (2016). He is the project lead of the Text Analysis Portal for Research and co-developer of Voyant Tools , a suite of text analysis tools, for which he and Sinclair were awarded the CSDH/SCHN 2017 Outstanding Contribution Award. He is currently the Director of the Kule Institute for Advanced Study, President of the Western Humanities Alliance, and President of the Canadian Society of Digital Humanities (CSDH/SCHN).

ChatGPT: Chatbots can help us rediscover the rich history of dialogue

Jan 25, 2023 04:41 am UTC| Technology

It is time to take human-AI dialogue seriously again. With the release of sophisticated chatbots like OpenAIs ChatGPT, effective human-AI dialogue has become interesting and accessible to everyone. Even to students writing...

Economy

Bongbong Marcos' POGO Ban Faces Skepticism: Will It Truly Curb Illegal Operations?

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a blanket ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in his recent State of the Nation Address. Despite its popularity, experts worry the ban may push operations further...

U.S. Economy Grows Faster Than Expected in Q2, Inflation Pressures Easing

The U.S. economy expanded faster than anticipated in the second quarter, with a 2.8% annualized growth rate driven by robust consumer spending and business investment. Inflation pressures eased, supporting expectations for...

China Central Bank Surprises Markets with Second Unscheduled Rate Cut This Week

Chinas central bank surprised markets again this week with an unscheduled rate cut, issuing 200 billion yuan in one-year loans at significantly lower rates to stimulate the economy and address sharp stock market...

Japan to Resume $1.1 Billion Projects in Sri Lanka Amid Debt Restructuring

Japan will resume funding for stalled projects in Sri Lanka, generating $1.1 billion in revenue over the next five years, following a $10 billion debt restructuring deal. Japan to Restart 11 Stalled Projects in Sri...

Turkey Terminates Saudi Deposit, Reflects Growing Economic Confidence

On July 24, Turkeys central bank announced it terminated a $5 billion deposit transaction with Saudi Arabia, signaling increased confidence in rebuilding foreign exchange reserves independently. The move reflects Turkeys...

Politics

Donald Trump's Big Regret? Ex-POTUS Eyes Nikki Haley to Replace 'Dud' VP J.D. Vance Amid Campaign Turmoil

As Joe Biden steps down from the 2024 presidential race, making Kamala Harris the presumptive Democratic nominee, Donald Trump faces speculation about a significant shake-up within his own campaign. Reports suggest Trump...

Donald Trump Mocks Kamala Harris with Shocking Nickname: 'I Couldn't Care Less If I Mispronounce It'

Donald Trump intensified his attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris, labeling her a bum and ridiculing the significance of pronouncing her name correctly during a speech in Florida. Speaking at a Turning Point event in...

FBI Confirms Bullet Struck Donald Trump During Assassination Attempt, Ending Speculation

The FBI confirmed late Friday that former President Donald Trump was indeed struck by a bullet during the assassination attempt on July 13, resolving earlier uncertainties about the incident. This update followed Trumps...

DNC Revamps Nominating Process as Kamala Harris Rises to Prominence

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is set to conduct a virtual roll call vote to select the partys 2024 presidential nominee ahead of the convention in Chicago. This procedural change reflects the rapid momentum...

Donald Trump Refuses to Debate Kamala Harris, Suggests Democrats Might Change Nominee

Former President Donald Trump has announced that he will not commit to any debates with Vice President Kamala Harris at this time, suggesting that the Democratic Party might still change its nominee for the upcoming...

Science

SpaceX Reports 50,000 Collision-Avoidance Maneuvers by Starlink Satellites in Six Months

SpaceXs recent report indicates Starlink satellites executed 50,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers from December 2023 to May 2024, reflecting increasing traffic in orbit and raising concerns about potential...

SpaceX Unveils Design for ISS Deorbit Vehicle Using Dragon Heritage Hardware

NASAs decision to entrust SpaceX with constructing the ISS deorbit vehicle marks a significant milestone in space technology. SpaceX recently revealed a rendering of the car based on its Dragon spacecraft, which features...

SpaceX Completes Heat Shield Upgrade for Starship Ahead of Critical Flight 5 Test

SpaceX has completed a significant heat shield upgrade for Starship ahead of its fifth test flight. The upgrade aims to improve reentry safety following the issues from the fourth flight. A critical static fire test is...

SpaceX's New EVA Spacesuits Pass Testing for Historic Commercial Spacewalk

SpaceX has finalized acceptance testing of its new EVA spacesuits, marking a significant milestone for the Polaris Program. The suits will facilitate the first commercial spacewalk, led by entrepreneur Jared Isaacman,...

NASA and SpaceX Reveal $843M Plan to Deorbit ISS Safely in 2031

NASA and SpaceX have unveiled plans to deorbit the International Space Station by 2031. The $843 million contract awarded to SpaceX includes designing and constructing a deorbit vehicle to guide the ISS to its final...

Technology

VanEck Hints at Solana ETF Amid Buzz at Bitcoin Conference as SOL Overtakes BNB

VanEck is hinting at a Solana ETF again, sparking interest at the Bitcoin Conference as SOL surpasses BNB in market cap. Investor Interest Peaks with VanEcks Solana ETF Hint The spot Ethereum ETFs have been trading...

Shiba Inu Expands Horizons with Integration into The Sandbox Metaverse

Shiba Inus integration with The Sandbox marks a significant step in expanding SHIBs reach within the gaming community, aligning with the #RiseOfTheMemecoin campaign. Gaming as a Growth Opportunity The Sandbox has now...

Bitcoin to Hit $13M! Michael Saylor's Bold Forecast at Bitcoin 2024 Stuns Audience

MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor stunned the Bitcoin 2024 audience with a prediction that Bitcoins price will hit $13 million per coin by 2045. Bold BTC Predictions for 2045 Michael Saylor, a vocal co-founder...

Bitcoin Climbs to $67K: 75% of Short-Term Holders in Profit

Bitcoin has surged to $67,000, placing over 75% of short-term holders in profit and suggesting further bullish momentum. With three-quarters of short-term Bitcoin holders now turning a profit, the cryptocurrency could...

Sam Altman's Worldcoin (WLD) Soars 10% Amid Latest Strategic Update

Worldcoin (WLD) surged 10% in value, hitting $2.31, following a crucial update from its developers. Major Price Surge Details A tremendous increase in the value of Worldcoin (WLD) has recently occurred. In the past...

Digital Currency

$3.9B Bitcoin Futures Expiry Could Trigger Price Drop Below $63K

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Law

Lawsuit Alleges Hyundai Pressured Dealers to Falsify Electric Vehicle Sales

Top Law Firm Screens Job Applicants for Anti-Israel Protest Participation

US Supreme Court: 10 days of blockbuster decisions with huge implications for the future

Life

Five ways to keep your pets cool when the weather’s hot

How to stop released prisoners reoffending: what the evidence says

Why are some people happy when they are dying?

Nature

Why we find extreme weather so fascinating

‘Alien invasion’: researchers identify which exotic animals may soon hitchhike into Australia

The Atlantic Gulf Stream was unexpectedly strong during the last ice age – new study

Sports

Brand Olympics: do the famous rings deliver value to host countries?

Soccer and religion have more in common than you might think

Supershoes have transformed competitive distance running, but they remain controversial

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: EUR/NZD uptrend appears fatigued but continues to hold

FxWirePro: GBP/AUD bulls lose traction, cannot add to overnight gains

FxWirePro: EUR/AUD loses momentum but bullish setup remains

Market Data

KFC Tests New Frozen Slush Drinks: MTN Dew, Blue Raspberry, and Blackberry Lemonade

SpaceX Falcon 9 Ready to Fly Again Saturday After Resolving Engine Anomaly

Donald Trump Mocks Kamala Harris with Shocking Nickname: 'I Couldn't Care Less If I Mispronounce It'

McDonald’s Japan Introduces Limited-Time Cheese Bacon Potato Pie for Summer

WhatsApp Hits 100 Million Monthly Users in the US, Bridging iPhone and Android Gap

Donald Trump's Big Regret? Ex-POTUS Eyes Nikki Haley to Replace 'Dud' VP J.D. Vance Amid Campaign Turmoil

Key MAGA Ally Warns Donald Trump Fans to Stop Contradicting Themselves

FBI Confirms Bullet Struck Donald Trump During Assassination Attempt, Ending Speculation

Voodoo Doughnut Unleashes Spooky Summer Treats: Six New Flavors for a Limited Time

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