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I hear those voices again.

They said, "Buy a gun."

I do whatever they say.

So, I bought a gun.

I never question the voices.

http://www.ted.com/talks/blaise_aguera_y_arcas_how_computers_are_learning_to_be_creative#t-539223

So I watched a couple of youtube clips a while back, that explained what learning algorithms are up to well enough for my brain to take in but, for anyone who's still trying to wrap their heads around it, the first half of this ted talk does a pretty good job of summing it up.

As I'm starting out with zero (0) knowledge of artificial neural networks, I think it's going to take just a little bit more to get me up to 101 level.

Nevertheless, I found the video clip interesting enough to want to learn more about the subject. So, I'm starting with the 'Artificial neural network' article on 'Wikipedia', and I'll see where that leads me.

'Scientists observe first signs of healing in the Antarctic ozone layer'

Here are two quotes from the article:

'Scientists at MIT and elsewhere have identified the "first fingerprints of healing" of the Antarctic ozone layer, published today in the journal Science.'

'"What's exciting for me personally is, this brings so much of my own work over 30 years full circle," says Solomon, whose research into chlorine and ozone spurred the Montreal Protocol. "Science was helpful in showing the path, diplomats and countries and industry were incredibly able in charting a pathway out of these molecules, and now we've actually seen the planet starting to get better. It's a wonderful thing."'

Here's the link:   http://phys.org/news/2016-06-scientists-antarctic-ozone-layer.html

I tried linking to the original 'Science' article, but full articles on that site are only available to paid subscribers.

So, for a change, there's a little good news concerning Planet Earth.

Give me your honest opinion.

Constructive criticism is always appreciated.

'A 6,000-year-old telescope without a lens'

'prehistoric tombs enhanced astronomical viewing' (Expanded title from original RAS press release)

"Astronomers are exploring what might be described as the first astronomical observing tool, potentially used by prehistoric humans 6,000 years ago. They suggest that the long, narrow entrance passages to ancient stone, or 'megalithic,' tombs may have enhanced what early human cultures could see in the night sky, an effect that could have been interpreted as the ancestors granting special power to the initiated."

Here's the link: http://astronomynow.com/2016/06/30/a-6000-year-old-telescope-without-a-lens/

And, for those interested, here's the link to the original Royal Astronomical Society press release. Be advised however, it's the same text, but you have to click on the two picture links in order to view them:

https://nam2016.org/press-releases/95-a-6-000-year-old-telescope-without-a-lens-prehistoric-tombs-enhanced-astronomical-viewing

Sociopaths can own semiautomatic rifles.

The NRA enables domestic terrorists.

The NRA owns Republican politicians.

Ammunition is cheaper than food.

I hunt all my food.

Let's make America great again

Bring back the Gilded Age!

God may be cosmically lonely.

He created many sentient playthings.

Don't worry, it ain't loaded.

Yeah, the safety is on.

I hear those voices again.

They said, "Buy a gun."

I do whatever they say.

So, I bought a gun.

Sociopaths can own semiautomatic rifles.

The NRA enables domestic terrorists.

Some astronomers think there is more than just one new planet to be found out there far beyond the eight ( we know about.

Below is a quotation from the article, "Extreme trans-Neptunian objects lead the way to Planet Nine".

'In any case, the statistical and numerical evidence obtained by the authors, both through this and previous work, leads them to suggest that the most stable scenario is one in which there is not just one planet, but rather several more beyond Pluto, in mutual resonance, which best explains the results. "That is to say we believe that in addition to a Planet Nine, there could also be a Planet Ten and even more," the Spanish astronomer points out.'

Here's the link to the article, if anyone is interested:

http://www.agenciasinc.es/en/News/Extreme-trans-Neptunian-objects-lead-the-way-to-Planet-Nine

I hear those voices again.

They said, "Buy a gun."

I do whatever they say.

I hear those voices again.

They said, "Buy a gun."