Researchers explore quantum computing to discover possible COVID-19 treatments

Quantum machine learning, an emerging field that combines machine learning and quantum physics, is the focus of research to discover possible treatments for COVID-19, according to Penn State researchers led by Swaroop Ghosh, the Joseph R. and Janice M. Monkowski Career Development Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering. The researchers believe that this method could be faster and more economical than the current methods used for drug discovery.

TFA is about reducing cognitive load for young children learning to program, and gradually introduces complexity in higher levels of usage.
Pascal starts at a higher level right out of the gate and so would be more difficult for young children to grasp.

My point of "harvested without permission" turns into "should never be harvested".
You're right, this conversation is getting nowhere because neither of us can convey our points of view to the other without being misunderstood. You have a good day, too.

Isn't that like saying it's ok to help someone rob a bank if I think he deserves the money?

Based on your above two statements, seems like an 'ends justify the means' kind of person.

I don't know the guy personally, either, but I think you're confusing my negative comments with "mere speculation". Should I not believe that there was a hearing regarding Cambridge Analytica for just cause, and that Zuckerberg responded that he needs to "do better" to help go along with this lie? What if the universe is just a big simulation and none of this matters? Maybe we're all dreaming, hooked up to machines to make someone richer (heh, who knows). I'm dealing with the reality I am presented with, and that includes making my choices about what to believe despite not seeing the facts myself. There is literally nothing more I can do aside from implanting a listening device on Zuck.

And by the way, judging me as a "judgemental bastard" based on a couple of web comments is super hypocritical.

Try reading up on the Cambridge Analytica scandal, for starters. Interfering with who becomes US president - not a problem?

How about FaceBook following your activity around the Internet even while you're logged off? And their app tracks your location even when you're not using it. Spying is cool, I guess?

There's more if you're willing to look for it. Ok, your turn. Minimize, deflect, and explain it all away for me.

Bill Gates said:

"I like Mark [Zuckerberg], I think he's got very good values..."

That's a Donald Trump level statement right there. Zuckerberg is the antithesis of good values. I wouldn't trust Gates (the convicted monopolist), either.

If you have a problem with "boomers", why the fuck are you on Slashdot?

Compared to Windows 3.1, Windows 95 was friggen amazing. I was actually excited when W95 came out!
It seems like crap by today's standards, but at the time it was a big step up in terms of usability, multitasking ability, more modern interface, new GUI widgets, etc. I'm not a shill, but I've had to use worse and therefore appreciated it.

Could pave the way to Person to Person file sharing and networking, just by a mere handshake to transfer our data-laden DNA.

Historical records could be passed down for generations in our DNA without a central place to send takedown orders.

A "collective" of data, where we have the world's information built-in to our bodies. Just need a way for our brains to access it. Maybe personal computers will become obsolete at that point.

Cryptographicaly strong data injections by the State, giving or taking away privileges.

There are a lot of ways this could go.

So many dodgy VPN providers out there, who knows who to trust. This is a good move by Mozilla.

Flippy: It looks like you're trying to fry some food. Can I help?

Possibly. Is this going to create artificial scarcity and drive prices (and profits) up for BA?

I'm surprised they would throw away any not-insignificant chunk of users, given their small marketshare. Why can't they at least put out a "lite" version of Firefox for older operating systems, rather than leave users to the wolves (no security updates).

People talk about bringing the next billion people online or whatever, but that means realizing that not everyone has money falling out their ass to do pointless machine upgrades, let alone even buying a brand new computer. A 2008 machine is just fine for many people.

I sold an old laptop for cheap to an immigrant who had just landed and he was happier than ever to have his own laptop. Too bad for him he won't be able to run a reasonable browser. This isn't just on Mozilla - it's on all major browser makers.

Possibly. There's repeat offenders - even murderers - walking free on tiny bail amounts in Canada. Our justice system has become a total joke.

Absolutely - the USA has some insane sentence lengths that don't fit the crime. No wonder their jails are so full. Making someone pay 80 years for burning a couple of cars (which can be replaced) is a crime in itself. I wonder what she'd get in Canada - 6 months probation and a $20k fine?