Nicht glauben, sondern wissen
“I know it happened because I was there” – how many times have you found yourself saying or thinking that? However, you may have been lying without knowing it, because human memory is not as reliable as we think. We often only think we remember things because our memories can be manipulated without much effort.
A song that is stuck in our heads is a snippet of music that plays over and over in our minds. The tricky part is that we can’t control this process. But how does this happen? And more importantly, what can we do about it?
At night, while we sleep, we process sensory stimuli that we have absorbed and stored during the day. But can our brain also store new knowledge during our night’s sleep?
Just ten minutes of acute oxygen deficiency can cause irreparable damage to our brain. If it lasts longer, we become unconscious and fall into a coma.
Roses are red, violets are blue – the world in all its beauty appears colorful and bright. But a closer look reveals a different picture: In reality, the world is not as colorful as we see it.
What made Einstein’s brain different from other people’s? And why was the world’s most ingenious thinking organ stored in a mayonnaise jar?
In traffic, at a soccer game, or on the Internet – we encounter advertising messages everywhere. Can they seduce us without us noticing, and can our brains be influenced by neuromarketing?
From medical milestones to intelligent voice assistants and autonomous driving: AI is revolutionizing our lives. But the increasing complexity and the associated data and energy requirements raise an important question: How environmentally friendly can AI really be?
Blockchain technology is often associated with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, which are known for their high energy consumption. However, it also holds the potential to become a cornerstone of sustainable energy.
Artificial intelligence and blockchain are changing the way we live. However, their great potential also comes with great challenges – particularly in terms of sustainability.
