In these times of crisis, I would like to provide some recommendations for media that can keep you entertained, give you some inspiration, or let you laugh about the absurdities around us. So, depending on your mood, in that…
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Dear Polykum reader In the name of the new VSETH board I would like to welcome you back to ETH. I hope you have returned with fresh energy from your well-deserved break. To all Erstis, a warm welcome at ETH.…
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Artificial intelligence is undoubtedly one of the most convenient innovations of recent years. Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, etc., allow people to perform most of their daily digital tasks: from writing complex texts, summarising endless…
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Deutschland 1925. Die Weimarer Republik hatte in ihrer noch jungen Geschichte bereits einige ökonomische und politische Krisenmomente wie Hyperinflation und Putschversuche erlebt und begann sich langsam nach dem im Jahr 1924 verabschiedeten Dawes-Plan wirtschaftlich zu erholen. Dem Zusammenbruch des Kaiserreiches…
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It may be hard to believe, but someday, your time at ETH Zurich will be behind you. That day will be too late to finally look up and ask, “what’s next?” Do it now. Of course, I’m exaggerating for effect.…
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CultureIssuesRealism
Philosophical Perspective on Realism – What Can We Learn by Doubting What We See as Real?
What is reality? Are we real? By exploring the work of philosophers and analysing ourselves, let’s look at what we can call real and how our perception of reality might shape our lives. What happens when we stretch our thinking to…
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At this point, is the question really whether or not a machine can trick us into believing it is human or is it whether a human being can convince us that it is indeed human? You might recognise his name…
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The ebonic phrase ‘keeping it real’ originally signifies the belief in the power of individual experience in overcoming constricting social norms. Today, it has come to mean being honest with and true to oneself. For this issue, we invited students…
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Seit diesem Semester gibt es an der ETH Zürich einen neuen Masterstudiengang: Space Systems. Simon Stähler gibt uns einen Einblick in den abwechslungsreichen Studienalltag, der sich unter anderem um Minisensoren, gescheiterte Mondmissionen, Planeten und Semesterprojekte mit Industriepartnern dreht. Im Hörsaal…
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Realism is a personality trait that defies predictable classifications, and can be expressed in many different ways. We are ready to explore all of them. And to see how realism can truly change your life. A “simple” definition “Practical”, “pragmatic”,…