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Chat GPT in a Chinese room!
The Chinese Room is a thought experiment proposed in 1980 by John Searle that challenges the idea that a machine can truly understand language. The thought experiment posits a scenario in which a person who does not understand Chinese is locked in a room with a rulebook that translates Chinese characters into English. The person…
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What is populist historical revisionism?
Populist historical revisionism is often criticised as being wrong for several reasons. First, it is seen as manipulating and exploiting the public’s emotions and beliefs for political gain. This can be on either the left of politics or the right. Populist historical revisionism often involves the selective interpretation and manipulation of historical events and figures…
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Why Julian Assange should be released from prison in 2023
There are many compelling reasons why it is a good idea to release Julian Assange from prison in 2023. First and foremost, Assange has not been convicted of any crime. He is imprisoned on charges of violating bail conditions in the United Kingdom. He is also facing extradition to the United States on conspiracy charges…
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Watch “Road trip to Lake Mungo and beyond..” video
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Road trip to Lake Mungo
Over the Xmas break, we will be making an Outback road trip to Lake Mungo. Road trips to remote areas over the Xmas break are fabulous as planes during this time are best avoided. Lake Mungo is a dry lake in the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area of southwestern New South Wales, Australia. It is…
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Trip to the Bay of Fires in Tasmania
The Bay of Fires in Tasmania is a breathtaking destination located on the east coast of Tasmania not far from St Helens. The Bay of Fires is known for its crystal clear waters, pristine beaches, and orange-hued boulders that line the shore. As soon as we arrived, we were struck by the natural beauty of…
