Emily Miller

Why some people are drawn to mind upload technology
News Technology
Why some people are drawn to mind upload technology
The idea of transferring one’s consciousness to a digital form has been a popular theme in science fiction and transhumanist philosophy. But what makes some people more attracted to this concept than others? A new study reveals the psychological factors behind the appeal of mind upload technology. Mind upload: a futuristic possibility Mind upload, also known as whole brain emulation or substrate-independent minds, is a hypothetical process of scanning a…
Japan’s economy picks up as COVID-19 curbs ease
Business News
Japan’s economy picks up as COVID-19 curbs ease
Japan’s government upgraded its economic assessment for the first time in 17 months, citing a recovery in consumer spending and business activity as the COVID-19 situation improved. Consumer confidence rebounds The government raised its view on private consumption for the second consecutive month, saying that it was picking up as severe conditions due to the coronavirus were gradually easing. The services sector, which includes restaurants, entertainment and tourism, was especially…