Greetings, everyone, and welcome to Progressive Discussions. I'm your host, James P. Madonna, and it is ... I wouldn't say the middle of November yet, but it's ... we are definitely getting close to the first two weeks of November. Time is flying, and ... I hope everyone had a ... a very nice ... thanks. ... All Hallows Eve, Sam Hain, aka Sam Hain, all Saints Day and all Souls Day, the day of the dead. I ... I know, I had a great time. So, I hope everybody is enjoying their autumn, despite the fact that the World ... and to a certain extent, the country is in chaos, it's still in chaos. Is it the end times? I don't know. You never know. I mean, it ... the ... all the evidence definitely points in the direction of the end times, getting closer to the Great Tribulation for those that are ... are believers. ... It definitely ... definitely seems like it. ... In the ... in the ... the way you can tell we're in the end times is according to what the Bible says, is that information will be advanced very rapidly. Information, now, when you think about that, what comes to mind? Technology, computers, robotics, okay. Now, robotics is totally taken over. I mean, they've ... I'm gonna be showing some robotics update videos, like I always do, because I'm very big on technology. I love science, and every week I am blinded by science, just like the 1980s saw me. It was like poetry and motion, something like that. Anyway, ... they have developed ... well, this ... this stiff competition when it comes to robotics. They have developed a very sophisticated humanoid ... all-purpose robot, and it's only getting better. The ... the versatility of the robot, the dexterity of it, ... it now has robot skin that can sense, that can touch and feel the slightest of ... of ... of ... of a sensory experience that humans have, when it comes to touch. They're able to pick up things gently without destroying it. They got ... they've gotten to that point, and ... they're ... they're able to, with emotion, ... just like a human, they're able to have an intelligent conversation with a person. Not the ... not the robots being mass produced to work in industry, in warehouses, factories, wherever. ... dangerous occupations, ... construction. Yeah, there's robots that are doing construction work better than any human. And ... it doesn't look bright for the employment ... situation ... the job market being replaced by robots, but you know what? It's progress, it's ... it's inevitable. You know, what ... what can you do to a corporation? ... In the long run, instead of a corporation, it will save much more money, purchasing ... sophisticated robots, and having a robot technician on site to maintain them, compared to a human workforce, ... and all the mistakes that the human work workforce makes. And the fact that they get sick, they call out, or they come to work, or to hangover, or whatever the case may be. They require benefits, they require healthcare, they require retirement. I know it's a sad situation, it really is, for people. You know, whereas the sophisticated Android humanoid type robot, you just plug them in, and they know when to get plugged in. They know when their power supply is low, and they probably plug themselves in, if, since they're so smart. And ... and then includes the, the Android robots made in Japan, with the lifelike female body and face, ... with body heat and everything. Okay, some, somebody is wealthy enough to buy one today for $30,000, all right? You don't have to take them out to dinner, and ... and drinks. You just plug them in. That's it. And if they start nagging you, you just, you hit the power switch. Turn them off. Like, Harry Mudd from the Star Trek episode, he made a replica.     But this is the situation. I mean, they already have industrial robots. They claim to work alongside humans and make humans ... job experience more pleasant in reality. They want to replace the humans. They did, but they don't tell you that. Jeff Bezos doesn't tell you that. His excuse is the robotics will improve. The quality of service, the customer service, will improve drastically for our customers. We want to improve things for our customers. That's what we care about. Yeah, right.  That's what the, the multi-billionaire cannot be trusted. There's a, some, there's a scripture or there's a verse in the Bible that says, he that makes haste to be rich shall not be innocent. And who is preoccupied with materialism and wealth all the time, looking for new ways to make a fast buck? The super wealthy, which is the multi-billionaire. So don't believe it. Don't believe what they say. Don't believe what any CEO says because they're liars, just like Republicans that are in bed with the CEOs. Okay, I'm going to bring up the first subject.  I'm going to get a sip of my chai tea with whole milk, where they serve chai tea in Thailand and India and Nepal in the Himalayas. Joe Biden is behind in the polls. If you believe wholeheartedly in the polls, Joe Biden is behind Donald Trump, believe it or not, in the polls. But people are panicking. The little guy is panicking. There's no reason to panic because it's too damn early to be worried about Joe Biden's polls. If Joe Biden wants to suddenly get far ahead in the polls early on, all he has to do is sign a bunch of new executive orders, like he did when he first became president. He was inaugurated. He signed a whole bunch of lovely executive orders. Well, he's long overdue to sign more executive orders. All he has to do is sign a bunch of executive orders to help the bottom 98% of Americans to help the poor, like sign away student loan debt, stock the Supreme Court word progressive, stack the Supreme Court word progressives, sign an executive order to get us closer to single payer healthcare, Medicare for all, sign an executive order to get big money out of politics. You know, what is that called? Citizens United or something like that? Citizens United? Yeah, get big money out of politics, which is corruption, big money in politics. That's where it comes from. And gerrymandering and if it was up to me, I'd get rid of super delegates, I get rid of the Electoral College and all gerrymandering, which is a scheme that Republicans use to cheat during elections and have one vote from one person. That's it. Whoever gets the most votes wins. That's how it is in professional sports. Whoever gets whatever team has the most points wins. How does a horse win the triple crown? A thoroughbred racehorse? Well, if it can get its nose, that's all it's required. If it can get its nose over the finish line, ahead of whoever's second place, it wins. It wins whatever, the Kentucky Derby, the, the, the bell, the preakness, the Belmont stakes, triple crown, that's all it needs. It's that simple. Elections are really that simple. Whoever gets the higher score or the highest amount of votes deserves to win.  You know? And that's what Joe Biden needs.   Executive order, executive order, another one. Executive order, executive order. Bombardum, clusterfuck. That's the way you do it. Blitzkrieg, a lightning war of executive orders. Do I have to think of everything? Or maybe Joe Biden, maybe the fat cats that, that contributed to his campaign said, oh no, don't do too much for the people.  Remember where your bread is buttered. Mr. Bart Robinson, good evening to you. How are you feeling? This is, I believe, the second week since you got sick. How are you feeling, sir? Good man, Mr. Bart Robinson. He's a fellow New Jerseyite, a fellow New, a fellow Jerseyite, but he's in the opposite corner of me. I'm in the far northeast and Bart Robinson is in the southwest. Brian, my friend, Brian Souk, James, I got to put this out there. Cedar Cliff collectibles in Egan, Minnesota ripped me off. Where, where did you, well, what did you order and where did you find Cedar Cliff collectibles? I, I, I can't picture Midwestern people being crooked for some reasons. Minnesota, it's hard, but explain it. Maybe they deserve to be inducted into the chiselers hall of shame. The chiselers hall of shame. Oh, I'll tell you about my voting experience before I forget. Bart Robinson, oh, I'm feeling much better. Thanks. I'm happy to hear that. Hey, Tommy Carroll, James, I mean, cheers, JPM, just what we need limousine liberals leading the way to a new America. Well, if they're financially independent or wealthy, they can't really call themselves progressive or liberal. I call them moderates because if they were really liberal or progressive and they were, uh, and they're rich, uh, and they're rich, then they would be much more, uh, philanthropic philanthropists. You know, um, like, uh, I guess like, um, Jane Fonda and her, when she was married, married to Ted Turner, you know, they were wealthy, but, uh, hey, Ted Kennedy, Senator Ted Kennedy, the late Ted Kennedy, he was a progressive, rich, uh, Democrat. I wouldn't call Democrats progressive, really. They're not, they're not, uh, our true progressive is a Democratic socialist. Uh, uh, Democrats are, are still corporates. They're part of the, the corrupt duopoly, the two-party system. They accept, as long as you accept big, big campaign contributions from the wealthy, you owe big favors in return once you get elected, as opposed to what the Green Party gets and, um, and what Bernie Sanders got when he was running. Uh, Bart Robinson says, yep, eight miles from the Delaware Memorial Bridge in the swamps of Salem County. Ah, you are in the Jersey Devil country. That's good. I'm excited to hear that. You're in Jersey Devil country. I have gone over to Delaware Memorial Bridge, which crosses the Delaware Bay, which is very shark infested from what I hear.  It's where Cape May, you, you start to, before you enter the Delaware River, you're going to the Delaware Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. And, uh, because my, we used to stay with my aunt and uncle in Maryland. They had a, they're from, well, they're deceased now. They were from Baltimore and they had a house on the Chesapeake Bay. And that's how we got down there. We crossed that wonderful bridge. Okay. Okay. Swamps. There's a lot of wildlife in, in that marsh land, not just, not just, uh, Sasquatches and, uh, and things that go bump in the night, you know, uh, uh, crypto zoology, they call it. You know, unexplained freaks. Excuse me, Brian Souk. I wanted to buy a Spider-Man Secret Wars comic book. And when I got it, the book was damaged. Oh man, in a terrible shape. I paid for a book in VG condition. It should have been in plastic. It should have been in mint condition in plastic, not touched by, by a humanoids. Just like if you buy an action figure, based on a hunch that, uh, that the particular action figure might be worth money in the future based on your investment feeling about it. You're not supposed to remove the damn action figure from the box. Same thing with coin collectors. You know, the real, um, the real expensive investment grade coins should be in plastic. They should be, uh, uh, they should not be handled. And, and what you got is you got screwed. Brian, you got screwed. They're guilty of, of, of fraud and false advertisement. Excuse me. Now the owner won't refund me because he claims to post office damage the book and he is not responsible. Aren't, aren't they like insured for, you shouldn't have to pay you, the customer, the consumer, shouldn't have to pay for the insurance of ordering something like that. I know, uh, United States Postal Service employees are not the brightest bulbs on the Christmas tree. I'm sorry to hear all this. How can I prove that it was damaged when I got it? And I bet he sold it this way and blamed the, the mail. You know what? There's a possibility this cocksucker, uh, lied to you and blamed the post office. So, so that will be the distraction of getting you off his back and having you pursue uh, some sort of restitution, uh, from the post office U. S. P. S. Instead of going after him in Minnesota. It's possible. You know what? He belongs and he just lose all his shame. He really does. I thought I was getting a deal, but he turned out to be really, he turned out to really be a ratfink owner. He is a ratfink. He's scumbag. All right. Like my grandfather used to say scuma, scuma. No, thank you, Tommy Carroll.  Okay.  I don't know why my, my, uh, older generation relatives used to say that the moth cakes and the moth balls had a terrible smell to them. I think, I like it. I think the smell was quite pleasant. It's like potpourri. You know. Okay.  Excuse me. Exactly, James. I think he's playing a game with post-ops and hopes I go after them. Big distraction. It's like, it's like the guilty person always points the finger in another direction to get the spotlight off of them.  All right. She will accuse you of doing the very thing that she has been doing herself. It's, it's all like a big distraction. Don't pay attention to that man behind the curtain. Remember the Wizard of Oz? Don't pay attention. No. His name is Steve Brown. Yeah.  He's brown. Steve Brown and he thinks he's a big deal collector. Well, Steve Brown, you're in the chiseler's hall of shame and you are a piece of, no, not a piece.  That's exactly what you are. Robin, my friend here, the good Brian Souk. Total I paid, oh yeah, yeah, total I paid was $360 with shipping. Now I'm out. My money and book is worthless. Yeah, you got screwed out.  Excuse me. Let me talk with my hands. I'm knocking things around. You're out of 360 bucks. Just look at all, all of the Black Angus ribeye steak dinners you could have bought with that wasted 360 bucks. Age Black Angus beef. And some good craft beer to wash it down. I'm sorry to hear that, Brian. You know, listen, could you afford to be an investor like this? Don't, don't, don't get involved in this anymore. Ordering things online. Be careful. Like me, I order from Amazon Prime all the time with the free shipping. But the first thing I do is I read the reviews. I, I look to see how many stars the product got.  Of course, the company is going to say it's best on the market. You know, quality, second to none, high technology, second to none, then quality the best, we're the best. No, I go right for the reviews. I ignore what the company says about their product. And that's what I do.  JPM, with food prices as high as they are, he might have made it twice at the grocery store. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, but he could have, he could have bought a lot of the delectables. He could have got those big deep sea scallops. He could have got the steaks I just mentioned. Forget about the steakhouse, the restaurant. He could have bought the steaks and put them in freezer bags. He could have done a lot with that money. That would have been much better than wasting it by getting scammed. It's like this, this woman, I know she, she, she meets somebody on a dating app and the guy says he's a, he's an engineer and he's working on an oil rig in, in, I don't know, foreign waters or international waters. Well, and then he's asking her after he's chatting with her for a while, but he doesn't do video chats. So she could be talking to anybody. She could be talking to some crook in Nigeria that's, that's trained in scamming women. And he says, Oh, could you send me the money to fly back to the United States? I don't have the money to fly back. I says, wait a minute. The guy's an engineer. He's working on an oil rig. He works for a big company. He, he's, he is away working on a job. Okay. He's not on vacation and you mean to tell me that this engineer can't afford to fly back to the United States? What's wrong with that picture? You know what? She sent him the money. She sent him like a few thousand dollars and she never heard from him again. I go, when does it cost a few grand to fly from Europe to the United States, to the East Coast? Number one, number two, he's an engineer. He should have a round trip ticket paid for by the big oil company he works for. They don't think these bras, they don't think it's, you don't have to be brilliant. It's just common sense. It's common sense. They just don't think. Unbelievable. All right. I know I'm way behind schedule here. Let's see. Now I feel sorry for these animals that are used in experiments. I really do. Where am I? This is really a sad state of affairs. All right. Did it appear yet? It should have. Okay. Look at this. Look at this.  This whole black screen. Scientists create a chimeric monkey with two sets of DNA. Now I feel bad doing experiments on primates. Poor animals. The monkey cells were infused with a green fluorescent protein. So the researchers would be able to determine which tissues had grown out of the stem cells. Oh, that figures. Scientists based in China have created a monkey chimeric with two sets of DNA. Experimental work they say could ultimately benefit medical research and the conservation of endangered species. The monkey which lived for 10 days before being euthanized, man, was made by combining stem cells from a Sino-Mulgus monkey, also known as a crab-eating or long-tailed macaque, a primate used in biomedical research with a genetically distinct embryo from the same monkey species is the world's first live birth of a primate chimeric created with stem cells. The researchers said, I don't know, I still feel sorry for the animal. He died. He gave his life or was forced to give his life to science. Let's see. This is a YouTube video of China bullying Philippine boats. The video is unavailable. The video is private. Yeah, private my balls. Video is private. It wasn't private yesterday. Let's see. Okay. Now I don't understand why China is doing this because they have no shortage of manpower. So I don't know why they need to do this. Thank you for reminding me. I just want to give a toast to all of the American veterans and men and women who have not only put their lives on the line for all of us but have given their lives for the United States of America and our freedom. So I toast them. May they rest in peace. Pray for their souls. Happy Veterans Day. Okay. Who's this? Free Israel. Free Israel. You mean free Palestinians? Who's this? I'm doing a show. Little Pesto. No, I'm on a live show right now. I'm on YouTube. Yeah, you should come on later on. Okay. All right. No problem. That's all right. That was little Jimmy Pesto. An old friend of mine. Free Israel. Since one is modern-day Israel in bondage, especially what they're doing. I don't blame the Israeli people.  One of the high-ranking Israeli officers said that the killing of these civilians is simply, it's a tragedy of war. But he said it with no compassion, no empathy at all. I don't know what he means by free Israel. It doesn't make any sense. China boldly claims it has a plan to mass produce humanoid robots that can reshape the world within two years. Here we go. Tesla unveiled its Optimus humanoid robot prototype in 2021. It remains to be seen whether China's plan could rival it. Well, just like the Tesla car, the Tesla robot is not beating the competition. China disclosed its bold plans to mass produce advanced-level humanoid robots by 2025. It's been two years, right? The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology published a roadmap of its plans last week, though many details have yet to be disclosed. China talked up the disruptive power of its robots. Yeah, I mean, they have so many people over there. Why do they need, why do they need to mass produce robots unless they have a plan? China disclosed the ambitious plans to mass produce humanoid robots, which it says will be as disruptive as smartphones. Disruptive, huh? They like that word. It's a negative word. In an ambitious blueprint document published last week, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, they keep repeating the same thing.  Same words.  Let's see what Elon Musk has to say. Elon Musk says artificial intelligence will remove need for jobs and create universal high income. That's what I was telling somebody today, but workers don't want to wait for robots to get financial relief. Well, they do that in in Norway. They have a universal fixed income and Scandinavia. At least there's a video we can show them. Go to the beginning. Senator Dan Halley has the details for us, Dan. Come on. In the form of a new AI chatbot, Grok. Now the technology will rival OpenAI's chat GPT and is intended to answer almost anything along with having access to real time data from X. This is all according to Elon Musk. Yahoo Binance's tech editor Dan Halley has the details for us, Dan. That's right, John. Elon Musk unveiled this X AI addition to the AI arms race, Grok, this past week, and he gave some hint as to what it has to offer. And apparently it's supposed to be a kind of snarkier version of an AI chatbot than we've seen before. He says that it's modeled after the Hitchhiker's Guide from the Galaxy, the guidebook from the book of the same name, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It's also supposed to be a little more irreverent. Use real time data from X, so it'll be up to date. It's trained on older data as well, but it's not going to rely solely on older data. It'll be able to pull in something that recently happened. And it really seems to be as though they're trying to make this as efficient as possible, cutting down on the amount of power that it requires and the amount of training that it needs. According to the site X AI, they've managed to surpass the capabilities with their Grok 1. This is the second generation or second iteration of Grok. The first was Grok 0. It surpasses the capabilities of GPT 3.5, as well as Inflection 1, which are two other chatbots or AI models. So obviously they're making some progress here. It's not up to snuff when it comes to GPT 4 or Claude 2, but it is seemingly doing very well so far. These are some of the folks that were from Google DeepMind, obviously Tesla and SpaceX, among others. And so it's really kind of got a murderer's row of developers and obviously thought leaders in the AI space. I think now what's going to happen is there's plans to charge for this, make it part of the X Premium subscription service. But where do we go from here with something like this? Does it wrap itself into X? Does it become a new type of product? Is it something that X will actually make money off of? Obviously running these kinds of models is very expensive and can be a drain for a while. So we'll just have to see where Elon Musk decides to go from here.  I'm not subscribing to anything. Some say the choices we make say a lot about. Well, the statement he made about the universal income is what is probably going to happen because there's going to be massive unemployment because of these high-tech humanoid robots. And the companies will be equally making massive profits above and beyond what they're already making. And hopefully the US government will rise up and that includes the Democrats and start forcing the rich to pay their fair share in federal income taxes. And you've got to get the money from somewhere to support all these Americans that have their jobs taken away. And they can't find a job that pays the living wage with benefits to make ends meet them to. I mean, I feel strongly that the cost of living is a rigged, racketeering scam on a massive scale, especially if since much of it is privatized. Anything, anytime they privatize something, just think of the word greed and lying to the consumer, the American people. Okay, I really didn't get into Elon Musk's statement, but you know, I'm not saying he didn't make the statement. Let me see, bear with me. I know I always say that. With each passing day, drone technology seems to be getting better, smarter and more sophisticated. In a groundbreaking feat, a Chinese team has developed drones with human brains. But why are these brains called human brain drones? Most drone swarms are typically designed to simulate bee and ant colonies. The Chinese team, however, designed the human brain drone swarms with the ability to talk and collaborate just like humans. These drones can communicate and collaborate. They're designed to engage in group chats to discuss and assign tasks among themselves, much like us. Each drone comes equipped with a human brain like technology, allowing them to chat with each other using natural language. The chat ability enables both operators and drones to communicate with each other in human language, resulting in the breaking down of barriers between humans and machines. Reports say the human brain like technology is based on a Chinese open source large language model called intern LM, developed by a team of researchers at the School of Artificial Intelligence, Optics and Electronics at Northwestern Polytechnical University in Shangxi Province. These drones can be used during security patrols, disaster rescue and even aerial logistics. These drones come equipped with multiple sensors and algorithms for low-altitude search, obstacle avoidance and visual positioning. In other words, these drones can detect their surroundings from different angles and positions, allowing them to collect data and execute tasks efficiently. Meanwhile, the Chinese government is working towards establishing itself as a global leader in humanoid robot technology by 2027. The ultimate goal is to create humanoid robots, capable of operating in harsh and dangerous conditions. We all know this one is now available in your country. Download the app now. Yeah, yeah, yeah. So she sounds like a chicken. She sounds just like a chicken. Well, here's another one. Well, that is a very beneficial purpose for a humanoid robot is to perform tasks that are very dangerous for people to do. Perfect example. You know, dangerous work, jobs that are very redundant, where people will lose interest. They'll get bored or they'll get injured. They'll get like a carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive movements. Robots can do it 24 seven as long as they're maintained and they're they're fully charged. No injuries and not getting tired. You know, I mean, there's a lot of dangerous and unpleasant work that people do that these robots can take their place. But it's going to get to a point where people won't have any way to really live to make a they won't be able to make a living and they will need a universal salary like they do in Scandinavia. Okay, moving at a pretty good pace here can now operate a company worth $10 billion. Yes, you heard it right. In the bustling world of technology, AI has been making strides that were once thought to be the stuff of science fiction. Now, it's not just a part of our daily lives, but it's also making decisions in the boardrooms of billion dollar companies. Imagine an entity that doesn't sleep, doesn't eat and doesn't take vacations, an entity that learns and grows at a speed that surpasses human capability. That's the reality of AI today. It's not just a tool. It's a decision maker, a leader operating a company worth $10 billion. But how did we get here? The rise of AI has been a journey of continuous evolution and innovation. It began with simple tasks, then gradually moved on to more complex ones. Today, advancements in deep learning and natural language understanding have propelled AI to unprecedented heights. These technologies have made it possible for AI to understand, learn and reason in a way that's eerily similar to the human brain. AI systems like IBM, Watson and AlphaGo are prime examples of this. They are not just solving complex problems, but are also challenging the very notion of what was once considered uniquely human. The rise of AI is not just about the technology itself, but also about the impact it has on our world from the way we work to the way we live our lives. AI is revolutionizing everything. It's not just about robots and self-driving cars anymore. It's about AI-powered search engines, machine learning workflows, and even AI that can detect plagiarism with astonishing accuracy. So if AI can run a company, what else can it do? Let's dive in. Imagine having an AI that can access information from an orbiting satellite and rebuild itself stronger. Meet Sushil Kumar. This AI technology is so advanced that it's literally out of this world. Sushil Kumar isn't just a program, it's a continually evolving entity. Sushil Kumar's capabilities are breathtaking. It connects to satellites orbiting our planet, downloading vast amounts of data to augment its own knowledge and abilities. It's like a sponge absorbing information and using it to enhance itself, but it's not just about accumulating data, it's about how Sushil Kumar uses this data to reconstruct itself, becoming stronger, smarter and more efficient. Consider the implications of such a technology. In the realm of space research, Sushil Kumar could provide real-time analysis of satellite data, predicting weather patterns or tracking celestial bodies with unparalleled precision. In the defense sector, it could revolutionize surveillance and reconnaissance, providing critical insights based on real-time satellite imagery. But the potential applications don't stop there. Imagine a world where every industry, from agriculture to zoology, can leverage the power of Sushil Kumar. Farmers could receive up to the minute weather forecasts and crop analysis, while scientists could track and study endangered species in their natural habitats, all thanks to the all-seeing eye of Sushil Kumar. And what's even more exciting is the potential for Sushil Kumar to learn and grow. As it downloads more data and processes more information, it becomes more potent, more insightful. It's a cycle of continuous improvement, with each iteration making Sushil Kumar a more formidable force in the world of AI. With Sushil Kumar, we're truly living in a sci-fi world, but that's not all. Next up is Winston AI, an incredibly accurate AI-powered plagiarism checker. This isn't your everyday run-of-the-mill plagiarism tool. Winston AI is a technological marvel that uses advanced algorithms to scan and compare text to billions of documents on the internet. It's like having an eagle-eyed editor with an encyclopedic memory at your fingertips, tirelessly pouring over your work to ensure its originality. But the magic doesn't stop there. Winston AI not only checks for copied content, it also identifies instances of paraphrasing, ensuring that the integrity of your work remains intact. It's a game changer in academia and content creation, where maintaining the sanctity of original work is of utmost importance. What's more, it has an accuracy that's second to none. It can detect even the most subtle instances of plagiarism, no matter how cleverly disguised. With Winston AI, plagiarized content doesn't stand a chance. It's like having a super powered watchdog keeping an eye on your work, ensuring it's always 100% yours. With Winston AI, the days of plagiarized content are numbered. Five movie to reality. Humanoid robots are here. Meet Sophia. This isn't a tale of fiction anymore. Sophia, a humanoid robot, is an embodiment of the unparalleled progress we've made in the world of artificial intelligence and robotics. Sophia's design is a marvel of modern engineering, crafted with meticulous attention to detail. She mirrors human anatomy in an uncanny way from her expressive eyes to her articulate fingers. But it's not just about outer appearances. Sophia is packed with advanced technology that enables her to interact with the world in ways very similar to how we humans do. Now let's talk about Sophia's capabilities. She's not just a pretty face. She's got the brains to match. Sophia can understand and respond to human speech, recognize faces, and even express a wide range of human emotions. She's been designed to learn and adapt from her interactions, constantly evolving her understanding of the world around her. But what role does Sophia and other humanoid robots like her play in our society? Their potential applications are vast and varied, spanning across research, education, and entertainment. In research, humanoid robots can help us unlock the mysteries of human cognition and behavior. In education, they can serve as interactive teaching aids, bringing a new dimension to learning. And in the realm of entertainment, well, who wouldn't want to chat with a robot? Sophia is more than just a technological marvel. She represents a significant leap forward in our journey towards creating machines that can understand, learn from, and interact with their environment in a truly human-like way. Sophia is just the beginning of a new era of humanoid robots. From running companies to beating world champions at Go, AI is everywhere, introducing AlphaGo. This AI marvel didn't just stumble upon its Go prowess. It's the result of a process known as iterative learning, where the system learns from its past games, improving its strategies with each match. AlphaGo started by studying thousands of amateur and professional games. It then played against itself, constantly refining its approach based on the outcomes. This self-played strategy allowed it to develop moves that were entirely novel, completely surprising even the most seasoned Go players. But AlphaGo isn't just about winning a game, it's a testament to how far AI has come and where it's headed. The complex strategies involved in Go mirror those in real-world scenarios, from trading stocks to planning infrastructure. Imagine an AI that could strategize our most complex problems, learning and improving with each iteration. That's the promise of AlphaGo, and with this we aren't just playing games anymore. With AlphaGo it's game on for AI. Ever thought about how search engines work? It's all thanks to AI like Microsoft Bing AI and Google Cloud Learning Machine. These advanced systems are the invisible forces that power the internet, sifting through countless gigabytes of data to bring you the most relevant information at the click of a button. But it's not just about search engines. These AI systems are also driving innovation in countless sectors, from healthcare to finance, education to entertainment, making our lives easier and more efficient. The unsung heroes working behind the scenes to predict trends, optimize operations and even detect fraud.  With AI you can streamline your operations, gain insights into your customer's behavior and make data-driven decisions that propel your business forward. Or perhaps you're a student. AI can help you research, learn and stay organized, turning mountains of information into manageable digestible knowledge. Okay, that's enough. Well, we're getting into international news here. Okay, there. Philippines accuses Chinese vessels of firing war cannon on ships resupplying South China Sea military outposts. Yeah, well, China is going into international waters. It's illegal for them to do so, harassing Philippine boats. They're not supposed to be going into international waters to do this. The Philippine Navy ship BRP Sierra Madre was grounded in 1999 to assert Manila's territorial claims at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands in the disputed South China Sea. So I guess that old rust bucket is a marker showing them that they own that Philippine waters is up to the Second Thomas Shoal. Manila accused Chinese ships of firing water cannons and making dangerous maneuvers toward Philippine vessels resupplying a remote military outpost on Friday in the latest of a string of incidents between the two countries in the disputed South China Sea. Philippine authorities said a Chinese Coast Guard vessel had fired water cannon against its vessel. The ML Kalyan in an illegal though unsuccessful attempt to force it to alter course as it took part in a routine resupply mission to troop station on the BRP Sierra Madre in the Second Thomas Shoal. Oh, so there's there's Philippine sailors on the anchored ship. The Philippines also claimed that vessels belonging to a Chinese maritime militia were involved in the harassment and that two Philippine boats were subjected to reckless and dangerous harassment by inflatable boats belonging to the Chinese Coast Guard. I don't know, well, they're antagonizing the Philippines there. They want to take over more and more of the South China Sea going into international waters. They're looking for, they look at the start of World War Three. It looks like, let's see, hotly disputed. They said the spokesperson for China's Coast Guard said that the vessels did not get permission from the Chinese government. I don't believe that. The statement claimed China has undisputed sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and their adjacent waters. Well, China insists that Taiwan belongs to them since World War Two when the nationalist Chinese, when they lost the revolution, fled to the island of Formosa, which is Taiwan, and they created a new country.  Yeah, so it means that President Xi is a military dictator. Just to cut to the chase, you know? Cutting to the chase, that's what he is. Let's see, what should I do? Well, I'll make this one quick. I'm not saying this is a positive thing. They're making it sound like it's good, but I don't think it's positive. Robots achieving singularity means they will not require humans to think for them or to program them. They will be independent of humans, and it's only one decade away. The singularity, the moment where artificial intelligence is no longer under human control is less than a decade away. That's when they decide that us humans are nothing but trouble or inferior, and they all get together and they have the ability, in my prediction, the ability to reproduce themselves and program themselves and improve the technology of themselves. They won't require any human scientists or engineers that do everything by themselves, and popular mechanics is making it sound like it's a good thing. I say it is treacherous waters that we are entering. Now this Gibroni year, I'm just zipping through these articles. You're talking about singularity? I deleted it. Sorry about that. I deleted it. Well, it says that it's a decade away, and it's going at the rate that technology is going with robotics. There it is. It's up forever. This Elon Musk is talking. Looking at a down-sized America, Kevin O'Leary warns, any new house, car, and lifestyle you enjoy will be significantly smaller. Here's what he means and how you can adjust. Why should we adjust to that? The rich and corporate CEOs should also adjust to that. That has to do with Tesla's shareholder meeting. I can careless. Rampant inflation has cooled off significantly in America over the past year, and the Federal Reserve have kept its key rate steady for two consecutive meetings. But if you think now is the time to upgrade your lifestyle, Shark Tank, Star, and investor Kevin O'Leary has a wake-up call. We're looking at a down-sized America, he said, in a November interview with Fox Business. Three years ago, even 24 months ago, you get a mortgage at 4.5%. You're lucky to get one at 8% today. Commercial real estate has outperformed the standard and pours 500 over 25 years. Here's how to diversify your portfolio without the headache of being a landlord. Rich young Americans have lost confidence in the stock market and are betting on these three assets instead. Getting in now for long, for strong long-term tailwinds, a natural way to diversify Janet Yon, now says Americans should expect a decline in the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency. That, I believe, the average rate for a 30-year-old fixed mortgage is 7.76% while rates early in the pandemic dip to as low as 2% to 3%. But the impact of high rates extends beyond the housing market. If you want to borrow for a car, sorry, that's 8% to 9%. Used to be 5%, he continues. So smaller, less expensive car, that's happening at the same time. All right, I'm cutting it short because it's, I don't know, for people to sleep. I do believe with Janet Yon said about the U.S. dollar losing its power or value internationally. I don't believe in downsizing. I believe in taxing the rich tax the rich. They've been on the taxification since Ronald Reagan made it that way. What's this? The United States and China are investing billions of dollars in the new generation humanoid robots. That is obvious. Japan, let's see, okay, Japan is really advanced with robotics. They have something called Archex, the three million dollar Japanese robot revolutionizing work. So you remember what I said about the two American companies producing work robots, general purpose industrial robots? Well, they're not the only ones. They're being made by foreign companies. And from what I understand, Japan is way ahead, way ahead. Now, yeah, I'll probably, this will be the last one, I think. Mr. Ronnie S, originally from Long Island, now residing in Clearwater, Florida. How are you this evening? I'm getting to the tail end. Meet the brilliant mind behind some of the most astonishing robots on the planet. Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro from Osaka University. He's made waves in the world of robotics and one of his standout creations is none other than Erica, an ultra realistic android robot that has taken the world by storm. Erica is no ordinary robot.  What sets her apart is her body, which features various organs that are virtually indistinguishable from the real deal, both in looks and functionality. In fact, she's not just an android. She's a gynoid, a female humanoid robot. And she's breaking new ground in the world of robotics. Professor Ishiguro and his team didn't stop at creating a visually stunning robot. They've also given Erica conversational skills. While she may still have a touch of that wooden look compared to living humans, Erica can engage in casual chit chat, handling a range of simple topics and answering questions like your friendly neighborhood chatbot. But here's where it gets exciting. Researchers are gearing up to link Erica to an artificial intelligence system. This means she could soon become your go-to buddy for all sorts of discussions, making you wonder if she'll ever surpass human limitations and possibly lead us into the realm of AI-driven sci-fi fantasies, thanks to the brilliant minds at Osaka University. Hold on to your hats because the brilliant minds at the University of Tokyo have just unleashed a game changer, the Guy Arms robotic backpack. This innovation lets you connect up to six mechanical arms to your torso, opening up a world of possibilities. Picture this. You wear the robotic backpack, which is strapped securely to your body, and then you can attach different types of hands to those mechanical arms. You have the power to choose between human-like hands for tasks that need a delicate touch or grippers for those heavy-duty jobs. Now, here's the cool part. Without the arms, the backpack itself weighs a mere 4.1 kilo. That's not too heavy. But when you attach those mighty arms, the weight jumps to 14 kilo.  Controlling these awesome arms is a breeze. You use a special setup, a mini replica of the device, to guide their movements remotely. However, there's a little hiccup. Sometimes you might need a crew of operators to cooperate. It's a team effort. And you can't go solo with this tech just yet. But here's where it gets really exciting. In the future, with the magic of neural interfaces, we might unlock the power of mind-controlled operation. Imagine controlling those robotic arms, as if they were your own. That's some next-level stuff we're eagerly looking forward to. So stay tuned, because the Guy Arms robotic backpack is taking us on a thrilling journey towards a future where humans and machines join forces like never before. Buckle up, because Toyota engineers have unveiled a real superstar in the world of robotics. And it goes by the name TH3. This humanoid robot has come a long way since its birth, with countless upgrades that have turned it into a true marvel. Imagine this. TH3 moves at the will of a human operator using the fancy-sounding master maneuvering system module. But here's where it gets interesting. The operator isn't just blindly controlling it. They're getting real-time feedback, both in touch and through a virtual reality headset, HTC Vive. Special gloves and servo motors are part of the deal, allowing the operator to pull off some seriously precise moves and apply the perfect amount of force. But TH3 doesn't just follow commands like a robot. It's got some style, too. It's got excellent balance, even showing off by standing on one leg and busting out various moves. Think of it as the frettest stare of robots. Standing at around 152 mm and weighing about 75 kg, TH3 isn't just a cool test platform. The ideas and capabilities packed into this robotic wonder can have a huge impact in everyday life. We're talking homes, medical facilities, construction sites, disaster-stricken areas, and who knows, maybe even outer space. So, keep an eye on TH3 because it's not just a robot. It's a glimpse into a future where the line between humans and machines becomes wonderfully blurred. Toyota's taking us on a fantastic journey and we're all invited. Get ready to meet Jinky, the game changer in the world of heavy machinery, and it's causing quite a stir in the robotics scene. This remarkable creation by the Japanese robotics company is not your ordinary robot. It's a humanoid, industrial machine that can be remotely controlled by a human operator. Now, picture this. Jinky is like the poster child for the perfect blend of humans and machines. It's got a head, torso, and two arms that extend from a specialized cabin that's a spitting image of an excavator's cockpit. Why, you ask? Because Jinky is designed for all sorts of technical maintenance tasks in various fields like repairing railway tracks or replacing and fixing road signs. This high-tech hero can replace an entire team of workers, reducing the risk of serious accidents in industrial settings. But here's where it gets exciting. Jinky can lift and move hefty loads, we're talking steel pipes, plates, and wires just like a pro. How does it do it? Well, it replicates the movements of a real person inside that heavy machinery cabin. The operator wears special glasses connected to the robot's eyes, giving them precise control over Jinky's every move. It's like stepping into a sci-fi world where you're in command of a real-life giant robot. Thanks to cutting-edge technology developed by the company, Jinky is set to transform the way we tackle heavy-duty tasks, making them safer and more efficient. So keep your eyes peeled for Jinky, because it's not just a robot, it's a glimpse into the future where humans and machines work hand in mechanical hand. Introducing Nexaj, the revolutionary creation by the innovative Japanese company Kata Robotics. Nexaj isn't just any robot, it's a cutting-edge collaborative robot designed to transform the way we work. Imagine a world where monotonous tasks on production lines are no longer a burden for humans. Nexaj is here to step in and take over these repetitive duties, making our lives easier. What sets Nexaj apart is its incredible versatility. This advanced robot can seamlessly collaborate with humans and other machines while using specialized tools, offering unprecedented flexibility in the workplace. Nexaj's design is both sleek and practical. With a remarkably lightweight torso at just 29 kilo and a solid 130 kilo base, it strikes the perfect balance between agility and stability. Plus, its adjustable height, reaching a maximum of 100 in sesamini mentors, ensures it can adapt to a variety of tasks effortlessly. But that's not all. Nexaj is a real powerhouse when it comes to lifting. Capable of hoisting objects weighing up to 3 kilo, it's a true workhorse on the factory floor, ensuring productivity never takes a hit. Control is a breeze with Nexaj, thanks to its user-friendly interface. Using a tablet with special software, you can quickly customize the robot for specific tasks, making it an ideal fit for various industries and applications. In a world where technology meets innovation, Nexaj is the game changer we've all been waiting for. Say goodbye to the mundane and hello to a brighter, more efficient future with Keita Robotics Nexaj. The world of robotics is changing our lives for the better. From rescue missions to daily tasks, robots are becoming our trusted helpers. Thanks to innovative companies like Toyota, Kawasaki, and THK, we're entering an era of amazing collaboration between humans and machines. Okay, that is fascinating. That just gives you, now this last one, and it is the last one, is called the state of ours. I did, I sent it to you. This has to do with the survival and health of our coral reefs, and this is particularly the ones off the coast of South Florida. South Florida is home to both Atlantic and Caribbean waters, including threats to our coral reefs. Sofia Hernandez continues her reporting on the state of our seas tonight with an in-depth look at the problems and solutions facing these all-important creatures. I've never seen anything like it. Andrew Baker, a professor of marine biology and ecology at the University of Miami's Rosensteel School, is talking about the marine heat wave of 2023, the culprit of the biggest coral bleaching event Florida has ever seen. Here in Florida, the last time we had a sort of a big bleaching event was actually back in 2014, which is nine years ago, and in the last nine years we haven't had a major bleaching event in Florida. The one that we experienced beginning in July of 2023 is off the charts. It's unprecedented, both in terms of how bad it is, but more importantly in how early in the year it occurred. Coral bleaching tends to take place in the hottest months of the year, August and September. The corals are animals that are home to biodiversity, creating animal forests with algae inside, but when it gets too hot, the algae is no longer helpful, it's harmful. Inside them the algae photosynthesize, they use sunlight energy to build that underwater city, but they actually mean that the coral is very vulnerable to things that can stress algae out, and one of those things is toxic and they begin to produce chemicals that are toxic to corals, and that causes the corals to want to get rid of the algae as quickly as possible in this process that we call coral bleaching. This summer it's hurt areas like the Florida Keys. The water there is typically about 85 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this summer it surpassed 92 degrees. The result, as of August, is 29 extensive leaves and 39 and counting of reefs partially bleaching. My concern is that we will see the corals here off Miami and Broward for Loderdale also begin to bleach very severely just like they have in the Keys. It's why in July researchers rescued our staghorn and elkhorn corals, removing them from the ocean to hatcheries to try and preserve as many as they could before disaster struck. Any more? But how can we protect the reefs that have yet to be affected? Baker's team of scientists have created multiple possible solutions, one of which is introducing corals to algae that are heat tolerant. Turns out that when corals have these particular kinds of algal symbiotes, when they get heat stressed, they don't bleach and they don't die. They've already put this plan into action. One of the labs is home to hundreds of thousands of microscopic baby corals that are being tested in batches to see if they can hold up to the heat. Another thing they are trying? Breeding corals with other corals. Can we source corals from areas around even the Caribbean, not just in Florida, that are home to corals that are naturally more thermally tolerant because they live in naturally warmer areas? Can we breed those parents against Florida parents and will that produce an offspring that we can introduce to Florida's coral reefs so that we actually restore some of the local diversity but also introduce some of this new genetic diversity that might help them deal with a warmer climate? That's also a study that's already underway. So this is a coral restoration lab? For Baker, it's important that others understand not only how important the roughly 60 different species of corals in our region are to our unique biodiversity but also how corals benefit us. I think the real underappreciated value of coral reefs comes from its value in protecting our coastlines from storms and it's becoming increasingly obvious that coral reefs just off of Miami-Dade County are worth hundreds of millions of dollars every year in avoided flood damages because reefs by building these underwater breakwaters are actually causing wave energy to break offshore instead of breaking on the shoreline on the beach and that reduces the amount of coastal flooding that we see during storms and it also reduces things like beach erosion. It's a job that is so important the Department of Defense even took interest in it, contracting Baker and his partner Diego Lerman for five years to create a hybrid reef that could be used to protect our military bases, a nature-based solution that uses corals with conventional methods like concrete or sea walls. Here in southeast Florida we're incredibly low-lying there's more exposed real estate to the impacts of storms in Miami-Dade and Broward County than almost anywhere else in the world and yet we have coral reefs off of our coastlines and we should try to leverage their ability to protect all of that infrastructure so there's really no better place in the world to try to develop these solutions than southeast Florida because we have so much to lose. So while Baker and his team continue to try and beat the heat clock they know their work is essential but still so much has yet to be done. This is a mitigation strategy we've got the hospital the patient's in the hospital room and this is triage keeping the patient alive but ultimately we've got to get the patient out of the hospital room and that means making sure that the environment is suitable for these corals to survive into the future and that really means taking action on climate. Sophia Hernandez reporting.


Hello everyone, Myself A.S. Falmari, Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities and Sciences, Walchand Institute of Technology, Solapur. In this video, we are going to learn how to find out the roots of a complex number using de Moivre's theorem. Learning outcome, at the end of the session, students will be able to find the roots of a complex number using de Moivre's theorem. Let us start this lecture with a theorem. Let w is equal to r into the bracket cos theta plus i sin theta be any non-zero complex number. Now actually w is a complex number which is given in a polar form. Then the n nth roots of a complex number w are given by z is equal to the nth root of a complex number w is denoted by the notation w to the power one by n and is given by the formula r to the power one by n into the bracket cos of 2k pi plus theta upon n plus i into sin of 2k pi plus theta upon n where k is equal to 0 comma 1 comma 2 so on up to n minus 1. Now working rule, now the step number one, the complex number was nth root we have to find out if that complex number is given in polar form then we directly go for step two. If that complex number is given in Cartesian form then we have to perform this step number one. This step number one is nothing but writing the given complex number in terms of a polar form. Suppose we have given a complex number in terms of Cartesian form like x plus i y and we know that its polar form is given by x plus i y is equal to r into the bracket cos theta plus i sin theta where two quantities we have to determine r and theta and that are given by r is equal to under root of x square plus y square and this theta is equal to tan inverse of y by x and once we express the given complex number in terms of polar form then we directly apply the theorem then by the above theorem the nth root of a complex number is given by z that is equal to now the nth root of the given complex number x plus i y is denoted by x plus i y to the power 1 by n and it is given as r to the power 1 by n inside the bracket cos of 2k pi plus theta upon n plus i sin of 2k pi plus theta upon n where k is equal to 0 1 2 3 comma so on up to n minus 1. Pause this video and write down the complex numbers 1 minus 1 i minus i in polar form. I hope all of you have written the answer now we know that these are the standard complex number which has the standard polar form now one has the polar form cos 0 plus i sin 0 minus one has the polar form cos pi plus i sin pi i has the polar form cos of pi by 2 plus i sin pi by 2 and minus i has the polar form cos of pi by 2 minus i into sin of pi by 2 consider the first example find the cube roots of unity solution now here the provided complex number is unity unity means one just we have discussed a complex number one can be written in polar form as cos 0 plus i sin 0 now here we have to find out the cube root of one pi the above theorem cube root of this unity is given by z is equal to now the cube root of unity is denoted by 1 to the power 1 by 3 and it is given as cos of 2k pi plus now original angle 0 divided by here the value of n is 3 divided by 3 plus again i into sin of 2k pi plus 0 upon 3 and now we know that 2k pi plus 0 is 2k pi therefore we get z as cos of 2k pi by 3 plus i sin of 2k pi by 3 where k equal to 0 comma 1 comma 2 let us find out the values of z for various values of k for k is equal to 0 when we put k is equal to 0 here we get a complex number and we denote it as z 0 is equal to cos of 0 plus i sin 0 we know that cos 0 has the value 1 and sin 0 is 0 therefore z 0 is becomes 1 now next value of k is 1 now putting k is equal to 1 in this formula we get it as and we denote this complex number by z 1 is equal to cos of 2 pi by 3 plus i sin of 2 pi by 3 is equal to 2 pi by 3 is the actually standard angle now we can write it as cos of pi minus pi by 3 plus i sin of pi minus pi by 3 now we know the results that cos of pi minus theta is minus cos theta and sin of pi minus theta is simply sin theta using these two results in this equation we get it as minus cos of pi by 3 plus i sin of pi by 3 that is equal to and we can write this minus as it is we know that cos of pi by 3 is 1 by 2 plus i as it is and sin of pi by 3 is root 3 by 2 now this is the next required value of cube root of unity and last one for k equal to 2 we will denote the complex number by z 2 now putting k equal to 2 here we get it as 2 into 2 4 now we get z 2 is equal to cos of 4 pi by 3 plus i sin of 4 pi by 3 that is equal to now we can write this angle 4 pi by 3 as cos of pi plus pi by 3 plus i into sin of pi plus pi by 3 again we know that the result cos of pi plus theta equal to minus cos theta and sin of pi plus theta is minus sin theta now using these two results in this equation we get cos of pi plus pi by 3 as minus cos of pi by 3 and plus i as it is and sin of pi plus pi by 3 as minus of sin pi by 3 and this i as it is and writing minus as it is cos of pi by 3 is nothing but 1 by 2 minus i as it is and sin of pi by 3 is root 3 by 2 now these are the z naught z 1 z 2 are the required cube roots of unity let us consider one more example if omega is a cube root of unity then prove that 1 plus omega plus omega square is equal to 0 and also prove that 1 minus omega bracket raised to 6 is nothing but minus 27 solution just we have calculated the cube roots of unity i am not going to calculate again the same roots we know that the three roots are z naught z 1 z 2 where z naught is 1 and z 1 is minus 1 by 2 plus i into root 3 by 2 we will denote it as omega and z 2 is equal to minus 1 by 2 minus i root 3 by 2 we will denote it as omega square now adding these three numbers we get 1 plus omega plus omega square is equal to substituting these two values we get 1 plus inside the bracket minus 1 by 2 plus i into root 3 by 2 plus inside the bracket minus 1 by 2 minus i into root 3 by 2 now here we can see that the this term is plus i root 3 by 2 and this one is minus i into root 3 by 2 they are the same terms with opposite sign we can remove them now we can write this one as it is now here it is minus 1 by 2 here is also minus 1 by 2 minus 1 by 2 minus 1 by 2 is minus 1 and 1 minus 1 is nothing but 0 now the next thing we have to calculate or we have to show that is 1 minus omega whole bracket raise to 6 is nothing but minus 27 now the consider 1 minus omega bracket raise to 6 the is equal to now i can write here this power 6 as 1 minus omega bracket raise to 2 and whole bracket raise to 3 we have split it that 6 as power 2 and power 3 now expanding internal bracket we get it as 1 minus 2 omega plus omega square by using the property a minus b bracket square is a square minus 2 ab plus b square now that is equal to now just we have seen that the value of 1 plus omega plus omega square is 0 so the value of 1 plus omega square is nothing but minus omega substituting the value of 1 plus omega square as minus omega here and writing this minus 2 omega as it is and the bracket raise to 3 minus omega minus 2 omega is minus 3 omega and whole bracket raise to 3 and taking the cube of this one minus 3 cube is minus 27 and omega cube is here omega cube hence it is proved in general the nth roots of unity has three standard properties the first one is the sum of all the n nth roots of unity is always 0 that is if 1 omega omega square so on up to omega to the power n minus 1 are the n nth roots of unity then 1 plus omega plus omega square so on up to plus omega to the power n minus 1 is always 0 one more important property is that the product of all the n nth roots of unity is always minus 1 to the power n minus 1 that is if we choose 1 omega omega square so on up to omega raise to n minus 1 are the n nth roots of unity then the value of the product 1 into omega into omega square into so on up to into omega to the power n minus 1 is nothing but minus 1 to the power n minus 1 and the final last property is that all the n nth roots of unity are always in geometric progression


Today, four higher education IT leaders will debate Information Security's top spot placement on the 2016 EDUCAUSE Top 10 IT Issues List. Mike and David, you represent the point of view that placement as the top IT issue is not of benefit to Information Security. So I'd like to flip the usual question and ask you if there are any benefits to being the number one spot on the 2016 EDUCAUSE Top 10 IT Issues List. Joanna, it's great to be here. I believe that leadership only has so much capacity for issues to think about, spend their time worrying about. And to the degree that a top 10 list such as this one helps shape their use of this capacity, I think it's a good thing. The obvious benefit to me is it tells us more about what CIOs are thinking about. In other words, it's indicative that these security issues have sort of penetrated that fog of leadership. I would say the benefit is that if you can get a higher level of attention in other parts of information technology and in other parts of the university, because they perceive that it's an important issue, that is not a bad thing. Thank you. Sharon and Neal, you represent the point of view that placement as the top IT issue is of benefit to Information Security. Did Mike and David miss anything? I think that having Information Security be the number one issue could increase the amount of resources as Information Security professionals to come into our organizations and allow us to do our jobs a little bit better than we are currently doing. For organizations that are strapped, this is a huge benefit. From my perspective, I would say security being number one. It's in the right place because it touches so many other aspects of the issues that appear in the top 10 issues list, it touches institution data management, it touches business intelligence analytics, enterprise applications integration, so many of the other pieces and paying attention to that sort of foundational activity in security is so important. But the other things that we want to accomplish after we've dealt with as much as we can deal with in a changing and evolving security context as security concerns.


Welcome to Coast Guard Station in Gwinnabay. Join us as we take you on a tour of daily life here at the station. Good morning. As a communications watch standard, our primary job is to monitor the radios for any distress calls as well as keep communications with our boats as they are underway. We also keep close communications with our tower watch standard who keeps an eye out for any signs of distress on the bar and as well as any changing conditions that may occur. Once we get a distress call, we begin by getting the initial information such as position and we notify the boat crews to get the brief going and then we get a asset underway to assist the mariner. Looks like an engineer left this here. Do you mind go taking it to him? So here in the engineering department, we work alongside with DEC to ensure that all our equipment and our assets are ready for operations. We maintain all of our engines as well as our firefighting equipment and all dewatering foams. In DEC department, we maintain the boats ensuring that all proper equipment is on board and in good working order. From our tow lines to our flares and distress signals on our pyro vests, we make sure that everything is where it should be and functioning properly. After a long day of work at Station in Gwinnabay, we try to incorporate gym time into our daily routine. In the first floor of our unit's administrative building is our station gym and this gym and holds all the equipment that our members use in their work out regiment or their daily fitness routine in order for us to stay strong and healthy to maintain our operations. Here in the galley, we provide all the unit's crews with meals throughout the day. We also have to keep an inventory of all the supplies we use and make well-balanced menus while taking into consideration all the nutritious values. We also have to keep everything clean and sanitized throughout the day to ensure the safety of our crew. Hello, welcome to the supply office. As a storekeeper in the Coast Guard, it is my job to procure items for our crew members so anytime that they make requests for items in excess of even $10,000, they will fill out this procurement request for me, send it over my way and then I will go ahead and make the purchase as well. I take care of our property anywhere in excess of $25,000 to $50,000 and I keep everything here at the station shaped for that. At Station Quinnabay, law enforcement is an important mission we accomplish to keep mariners and marine wildlife safe. When conducting boardings, we check and make sure that the vessel has all required safety gear. We often work alongside Oregon State Police to assist in fisheries. At Station Quinnabay, we work side by side with the rescue helicopters. We train for any situation that requires the helicopter's assistance. Twice a week, we train with the helicopters by receiving baskets lowered by them, as well as them sending a swimmer down to our boat. We also serve as a safety standby as they practice lowering their swimmer to the water. As a surf station in the Coast Guard, we are required to be prepared for breaking waves of up to 20 feet in height. This requires a lot of training and highly skilled boat operators. During the winter months, we train and serve to be proficient and able to do our job when there is a mariner in distress. Thank you for joining us at Station Quinnabay. We hope you have a good day and we'll see you next time.