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Read Time:7 Minute, 8 Second 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 …
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…
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…
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…
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”,…
Längst gilt es als normal, dass eine Künstliche Intelligenz einen Schachweltmeister in seiner Paradedisziplin schlagen kann. Denn die Entwicklung in diesem Gebiet hat in den letzten Jahren einen wahren Durchbruch erlebt, auf den auch ein riesiger medialer Hype folgte. Besonders…
Schrödinger’s cat is a famous paradox often misunderstood as a quirky quantum thought experiment where a cat is both alive and dead. However, this is a misconception, and it’s no wonder if it left you puzzled! In reality, Schrödinger’s cat…
Step into the streets of Urra, where human connection is a forgotten art, and the hum of life has been carefully tuned to the rhythms of utility and order. In this post-emotion society, conversation has faded into oblivion, poetry has…
I read the news today, oh boy… Just kidding. I stopped reading them a long time ago. Let me know when they put something new in them. 9.13 a.m. I’m stripped from dreamland by the screeching sound of the railway…
Does reality seem boring to you? Do you sometimes wish you were somewhere – if not anywhere – else instead? If you answered yes to these two questions, don’t worry, I got you. Even if you answered no, stick around…
Liebe Leser*innen Mit dem fortschreitenden Wintereinzug und dem damit verbundenen Erstarren des sozialen Lebens endet die Vorlesungszeit und macht Platz für die Lern- und Prüfungsphase. Auf Enthusiasmus und Euphorie folgen oft Momente der Niedergeschlagenheit und Hoffnungslosigkeit. Angesichts der bevorstehenden Herausforderungen…