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Tesla’s 1900 forecast: machines that seem to think blur the line between mind and mechanism
technology17 days ago

Tesla’s 1900 forecast: machines that seem to think blur the line between mind and mechanism

Nikola Tesla’s 1900 insight that a radio‑controlled boat could appear to think—triggering observer attributions of mind—prefigures today’s AI debates. He argued that borrowed intelligence can drive apparent deliberation, and as devices become more capable, their behavior may be indistinguishable from genuine volition, even though there is no actual mind. The piece links this to Turing’s imitation game and the ongoing hard problem of consciousness: behavior can evoke the sense of understanding, but there is no reliable criterion to distinguish true cognition from sophisticated mechanism in modern AI.

"Confronting the Resurgence of Automaton Factory Striders in Helldivers 2"
gaming2 years ago

"Confronting the Resurgence of Automaton Factory Striders in Helldivers 2"

Factory Striders have made a comeback in Helldivers 2, dropping in packs on harder difficulties, posing a significant challenge for players. The community has rallied to share strategies for taking down these imposing enemies, emphasizing the use of powerful bombs and support weapons. Players have reported coordinated efforts in public groups to swiftly eliminate the threat. The resurgence of Factory Striders has sparked intense battles in the game, with Arrowhead introducing new Major Orders to combat the Automaton invasion. Helldivers 2 has seen unexpected success since its launch, with a strong player base and positive reception.

"Helldivers 2: Defend Malevelon Creek and Erase Automatons from the Map in Latest Major Order"
gaming2 years ago

"Helldivers 2: Defend Malevelon Creek and Erase Automatons from the Map in Latest Major Order"

Helldivers 2 players are tasked with defending Malevelon Creek, Ubanea, and Draupnir from an impending Automaton counterattack in a new Major Order, with the potential to earn Warbond Medals if successful. Malevelon Creek, notoriously difficult to liberate, is close to being captured for the first time, and players are urged to contribute to its defense. The game has introduced new stratagem support weapons to aid in the ongoing Galactic War, and it is available for PS5 and PC with cross-platform play support.

"Helldivers 2 Community Mobilizes to Eradicate Automatons in Major Order"
gaming2 years ago

"Helldivers 2 Community Mobilizes to Eradicate Automatons in Major Order"

Helldivers 2 players are gearing up to tackle a new Major Order targeting an Automaton factory on planet Tibit, with Malevelon Creek and Ubanea as key battlegrounds in the liberation chain. The game's developer, Arrowhead, has rallied players to reclaim Malevelon Creek, which is already 43% liberated with 54,729 Helldivers deployed. With limited time left to complete the Major Order, the community is mobilizing to free the creek and take on the challenge.

"Helldivers 2 Leak Unveils Star Wars-Inspired AT-AT Automaton Raid Boss"
gaming2 years ago

"Helldivers 2 Leak Unveils Star Wars-Inspired AT-AT Automaton Raid Boss"

Leaked images of a massive Automaton in Helldivers 2 have surfaced, resembling Star Wars' AT-AT Walker and leaving players wondering how to defeat it. The game's post-launch content continues to surprise with new enemies like flying Terminids, and the leaked Automaton boss appears to be a formidable threat armed with various weapons. Players are speculating on potential unique missions to take down this raid boss, as the developers hint at more surprises in store for the game.