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New AI Strategy Mimics How Brains Learn to Smell

Jordana Cepelewicz Quanta Magazine
Machine learning techniques are commonly based on how the visual system processes information. To beat their limitations, scientists are drawing inspiration from the sense of smell.

Magnus Carlsen Is, Again, The World Chess Champion

Oliver Roeder FiveThirtyEight
“I think the results show that he’s the strongest player in the world,” Caruana said. “I look forward to the opportunity to make another bid for the title.”

Full Bernie Sanders Speech

Bernie Sanders Democracy Now!
On Economic Justice, Healthcare, Opposing Trump & Ending the War in Yemen

No Scrubs

An interview with Kristen R. Ghodsee by Meagan Day Jacobin
State socialism was proof: when women have economic independence from men, they don’t stick around in bad relationships.

Friday Nite Videos | November 30, 2018

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Retired Lieutenant Colonel: 'I Believe Treason Is Illegal'. Time for a Progressive International. ¡LAS SANDINISTAS! | Documentary. Bernie Sanders Keynotes 'The Gathering'. 'Absolutely No Business in Russia.' Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism.
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