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Book review: The Age of Em: Work, Love and Life when Robots Rule the Earth – Robin Hanson

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by Jade Fell  Ever wondered what a world inhabited almost entirely by intelligent machines might look like? Or even, what smart robots might look like and what their uses, design, attitudes, strengths and weaknesses could be? If any or all of these questions are in the back of your mind, then The Age of Em could be just the book you are looking for. In this revolutionary new publication, economist Robin Hanson combines existing theories in physics, computer science and economics to create a realistic vision of a world dominated by robots. Each day, advanced reports emerge of experiments in … Continue reading Book review: The Age of Em: Work, Love and Life when Robots Rule the Earth – Robin Hanson

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E&T news weekly #27 – we choose our favourite engineering and technology news stories from the week

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Friday November 21 2014 Rebecca Northfield, assistant features editor Electronic shark-repelling cable installed in South Africa Glencairn Beach near Cape Town is trying out a new, big-fish-friendly deterrent. By using a cable fixed to the seafloor, vertical ‘risers’ supporting electrodes produce a harmless electronic field that should keep the sharks away from the bay. It’s called SharkShield (a very inventive name), created by researchers KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board. Previously, the South African coastline has been using nylon nets to repel the big guys, which on occasion is lethal to them. So it’s great news they’re taking the sharks into account and … Continue reading E&T news weekly #27 – we choose our favourite engineering and technology news stories from the week