Project Adam is a new deep learning project from Microsoft that uses machine learning to accomplish different complex tasks. The one that they are most proud of is distinguishing breeds of dogs through image recognition. Not just basic breeds like: corgi, lab, retriever, but specifically what type of corgi, lab, retriever. Microsoft has actually Project Adam is better than Google's deep learning program Google Brain. The future is obviously Skynet.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Disintermediation
From Google's dictionary response:
- reduction in the use of intermediaries between producers and consumers, for example by investing directly in the securities market rather than through a bank.
- Companies like Travelocity, Priceline, and other travel agencies are just one example of this disintermediation. We as a people are moving further and further away from needing the "middle-man" which in my opinion is one of the best things that could happen for consumers. While we miss out on interacting with a real human being we can leisurely use services for a much cheaper cost. If you take Moore's law into account this is only going to become easier for other services so I only see this growing in the future.
Dot.com to Dot.bomb
I was about twelve years old when the dot.com bubble burst and at the time it did not affect my family. My father worked as a machinist for a manufacturer that makes airplane parts and my mother was a secretary at a composite company. So learning about the madness that was the dot.com bubble I must admit was both a bit scary and promising. I hope to in the future take advantage of such a bubble or at least ensure my future business ventures do not succumb to one.
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Is a Virtual Community Really a Community?
I would argue that a virtual community is a real community. I am apart of one. shoryuken.com is a website for people that enjoy playing fighting games like: Street Fighter, Marvel Vs Capcom, King of Fights, etc. I have met a total of about 50 members of SRK in real life and I have communicated with thousands. We share match-up knowledge(character x vs character y), tech info on arcade sticks, and anything else you can relate to fighting games. All of our communication exists on an online forum and while there are tournaments and meetups where players will actually leave the virtual world we are mostly a virtual community(esp for those who can't afford to travel).
What would I NOT buy online?
Pants. This is the only thing I could think of that I would not buy online. As long as I am able to read reviews or take a virtual tour (if needed), and a reasonable return policy, then I will buy ANYTHING online. Except pants that is. I need to try them on, I will buy shirts and other things I wear online though.
A visit from Brian Forth from Sitecrafting
A visit from Chris Richardson of Internet Identity
Chris Richardson came into class from Internet Identity to share with us what his company does and explain what attacks are going on against companies that they work for, and also your average consumer. It was interesting to learn as a CSS student that most software is rushed to the point that even big companies release products with vulnerabilities. Obviously not everyone is perfect, but the way Chris described it was that they usually did not care. I've always taken pride in my work, but I'm sure in the future a company will be pushing deadlines and my team will likely create vulnerable software also. Bummer.
My First HTML page
So I decided to embed my webpage into my blog to make it easier to view. One problem I ran into while attempting to develop the page was that Google blogger will not let you change the body of the background. I'm assuming this cannot be done because blogger is using CSS and it overrides some formatting. I also was unable to add a title as that would change the full title of the blog, but I feel the title of the entry is sufficient.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Current progress on our scavenger hunt w/ Andrew Cox
Our current progress...
Living and working in a Virtual World
Online Scavenger Hun
2. http://amzn.com/w/1YWDX86P2O4W2
4. Working on it.
5. okcupid.com
match.com
plentyoffish.com
Michael Bloom (Bonus)
7. From Zillow…
From Redfin…
directions:
8. lycos.com
ask.com
hotbot.com
9. my blog at rws207.blogspot.com
Post vs Email
The most important things about mail are included in both mail and email, delivered messages, but the two forms of communication are quite different.
Similarities:
Similarities:
- Messages Delivered
- Mail boxes
- Can include more than just messages (packages / downloads)
- Both forms of mail have strict rules on how to get your mail to intended recipient
Differences:
- Email is instant delivery
- Email can filter what comes in to your inbox
- Email can send messages to multiple contacts easily
- Post can deliver physical products
- Post is handled by humans - this can be a pro and a con as human error can cause lost packages, but physical human interaction may be something you value.
- Post is safer, you are more likely to get a virus in your email than something malicious from mail.
What I want out of this class
I want this class to highlight social topics involved in my field often overlooked by a CSS student that is bogged down in improving and learning technical skills. This class should push me to research topics that will improve my social interactions involving technology and improve skills required in a technical career. I also expect philosophical discussion about the future of technology and how to stay current. Finally, I need three credits to graduate and it fits exactly into my needs.
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