PinnedPaul Pallaghy, PhDFirst ever computer? We’ve been wrong all along about the ‘Stored-Program’When discussing the first computers, machines like ENIAC, Zuse’s Z3, and Bletchley Park’s Colossus invariably come to mind. Sep 51Sep 51
PinnedPaul Pallaghy, PhDAI-based web search will help us all find crucial obscure hits . . that may not (yet) be popularThis is undeniably true.Aug 6Aug 6
PinnedPaul Pallaghy, PhDThe untold story of digital logic & the world’s first useful computer: From relays to the Z3Who first realized how binary arithmetic works? Or that it could be implemented electrically?Aug 71Aug 71
PinnedPaul Pallaghy, PhDIt’s fascinating to ponder what it means for AI to ‘understand’ somethingI’ve been thinking about this for 45 years since I was 6 or 7.Mar 2217Mar 2217
PinnedPaul Pallaghy, PhDHere’s why people believe doom and gloom science BUT NOT the green tech guysWe can ABSOLUTELY solve climate change in around 15–20 years (barring WW3) and it’ll be cheaper than running the fossil fuel plants.Apr 9, 202328Apr 9, 202328
Paul Pallaghy, PhDHype vs Realistic is distinguishableWe all need to become more aware of what makes something HYPE vs a REALISTIC well-founded expectation of breakthrough.2d ago12d ago1
Paul Pallaghy, PhD70% x 55% = 39% is why hydrogen cars are deadMy (negative) stance on hydrogen is the consensus amongst physicists and engineers. Why anyone would think we should listen to politicians…3d ago3d ago
Paul Pallaghy, PhDWhat’s really behind so much naysaying?I welcome naysaying if it’s based on past performance trends AND current technology, Otherwise it’s a useless endeavour.Sep 43Sep 43