With economic conditions deteriorating worldwide, it's easy to be gloomy as 2008 gets underway.
A technology of realization
Psychology
When we talk about “realization” or “enlightenment” we find ourselves right in the heart of religion with all its political and cultural baggage. Really, though, we should be thinking psychology and practical philosophy. Here’s why.
Religions tend to follow a recognized cycle of development : a parabolic curve of usefulness and decay. Shakyamuni Buddha knew this and forecast that his Dharma (teachings) would last for 500 years, no more. Sure enough, at the 500 mark …
McLaren takes hit from FIA
Formula 1
After taking a one-two win in the Italian Grand Prix over local rivals Ferrari (Alonso 1st, Lewis Hamilton 2nd), McLaren came back to earth today as FIA, F1.s ruling body, imposed a gigantic $100m (£50m) fine on Ron Dennis’s crack racing team.
McLaren has also been eliminated from this season’s Constructors’ Championship, and possibly next’s as well. At least Hamilton retains his points.
It will be interesting to see if the fine stands at appeal …
Casio high-speed digital camera
Digital Cameras
Casio is developing what it describes as ultra-high speed burst shooting techniques to capture 60 still images per second, together with high speed movie recording, at 300 fps, catching motion faster than the human eye.
The press release says : “LONDON UK, August 31st, 2007 – Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today that it is developing an entirely new digital camera with unseen high speed performance and image capture functions that make the most of its cutting-edge digital technologies …
Out of body state nailed
Psychology
The experiments of Dr Rupert Sheldrake, whose concept of “extended mind” is one of the more interesting developments in biological research this century, seem to have touched off a number of other scientists to follow suit.
The scientific journal Science is reporting the findings of neuroscientist Dr Henrik Ehrsson who has succeeded in simulating out of body experiences under laboratory conditions. The findings seem to reveal that the mind relies on …
Lewis Hamilton blows it
Formula 1 Lewis Hamilton looked like coming home in third place in a Turkish Grand Prix where his car could not keep pace with the flying Ferraris. That hope disappeared when a tyre blew with 15 laps to go.
In the event Felipe Massa, who drove to a second consecutive victory at this track, was second and Kimi Raikkonen, also in a Ferrari, third.
Hamilton said, “I had no warning, I went off and almost hit the barrier. The wheel just locked up and I was very lucky …
GooglePhone after Labor Day
Google
In conditions of the highest secrecy with NDAs slapped on insiders, the long-awaited GooglePhone is set to enter a crowded marketplace sometime soon after America’s Labor Day.
It is being described it as “simpler” and not as flashy as Apple’s iPhone. It has the ability to scroll through icons horizontally, making a number of different features easily accessible despite the limited screen space.
Another described it as having …
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