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    [[File:The_Earth_seen_from_Apollo_17.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Planet Earth. Lets try to promote good tech and warn about and counteract bad tech.]]
    * shell, shell script, [[w:secure shell]], [[w:public key cryptography]],[[w:private key cryptography]]
     
    * VPS-from-cloud, Xen virtualization by the hosting guys
    {{Q|'''Technology''' ("science of craft", from [[w:Ancient Greek|Greek]]  τέχνη, ''techne'', "art, skill, cunning of hand"; and -λογία, ''[[w:wikt:-logia|-logia]]'') is the collection of [[w:Art techniques and materials|techniques]], [[w:skill|skill]]s, [[w:Scientific method|methods]], and [[w:Business process|processes]] used in the production of [[w:Good (economics)|goods]] or [[w:Service (economics)|services]] or in the accomplishment of objectives, such as [[w:scientific investigation|scientific investigation]].|Wikipedia|technology}}
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    This article aims to gather tech relevant for the well being of the populations and the planet. Technology can be used for good and evil this is a good reason to keep up-to-date on the problems and opportunities and good solutions.
     
    '''Search for more technologies'''
    * [https://www.connectedpapers.com/ '''Explore connected papers in a visual graph'''' at connectedpapers.com]
     
    = Automation =
    [[File:Velib automated bike rentals.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Automated locking system makes bikesharing efficient.]]
     
    {{Q|'''Automation''' is the technology by which a process or procedure is performed with minimal human assistance.|Wikipedia|[[w:automation|automation]]}}
     
    == Robotics ==
    * [https://www.jpost.com/health-science/israeli-doctors-get-help-from-unlikely-source-robots-635376 ''''''Israeli doctors get help from unlikely source: robots'''''' at jpost.com]
     
    == Information automation ==
    * [https://venturebeat.com/2020/07/23/amazon-makes-contact-lens-generally-available/ ''''Amazon makes Contact Lens generally available'''' at venturebeat.com], July 2020 reporting on [[w:Amazon (company)|Amazon]]'s ''Contact Lens'' contact center automation system.
     
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    = Computing =
    == AI ==
    <section begin=AIedu />
    [[File:AI-ML-DL.svg|thumb|right|420px|A [[w:Venn diagram]] that describes the relations of '''[[w:Artificial intelligence]]''' ('''AI'''), '''[[w:Machine learning]]''' ('''ML''') and '''[[w:Deep learning]]''' ('''DL''') according to some source.]]
     
    {{Q|'''Artificial intelligence''' ('''AI'''), sometimes called '''machine intelligence''', is [[w:intelligence|intelligence]] demonstrated by [[w:machine|machine]]s, in contrast to the '''natural intelligence''' displayed by humans and animals.  Colloquially, the term "artificial intelligence" is used to describe machines that mimic "cognitive" functions that humans associate with other [[w:human mind|human mind]]s, such as "learning" and "problem solving".|Wikipedia|[[w:artificial intelligence|AI]]}}
     
    * [[w:Applications of artificial intelligence]]
     
    ''' Learn '''
     
    ''' AI ethics courses '''
    * https://ethics-of-ai.mooc.fi/ by the [[w:University of Helsinki]]
     
    ''' AI courses '''
    * [https://www.coursera.org/learn/ai-for-everyone ''''''AI For Everyone''''''' at coursera.org] by Andrew Ng<ref group="1st seen in" name="YoLearnerTop10AICourses" />
     
    * [https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-ai ''''''Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)''''''' at coursera.org] by Rav Ahuja and offered by [[w:IBM]]<ref group="1st seen in" name="YoLearnerTop10AICourses"/>
     
    * [https://www.coursera.org/specializations/ai-foundations-for-everyone ''''''AI Foundations for Everyone Specialization''''''' at coursera.org] by Rav Ahuja and offered by [[w:IBM]]<ref group="1st seen in" name="YoLearnerTop10AICourses"/>
     
    * [https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/applied-artifical-intelligence-ibm-watson-ai ''''''IBM Applied AI Professional Certificate''''''' at coursera.org] by Rav Ahuja and offered by [[w:IBM]]<ref group="1st seen in" name="YoLearnerTop10AICourses"/>
     
    * [https://www.udemy.com/course/artificial-intelligence-reinforcement-learning-in-python/ ''''''Artificial Intelligence: Reinforcement Learning in Python''''''' at udemy.com] (for-a-small-fee)<ref group="1st seen in" name="YoLearnerTop10AICourses"/>
     
    * [https://www.datacamp.com/ ''''''Learn Data Science Online''''''' at datacamp.com] has free tier and enterprise-tier<ref group="1st seen in" name="YoLearnerTop10AICourses"/>
     
    * [https://www.edx.org/course/cs50s-introduction-to-artificial-intelligence-with-python ''''''CS50's Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python''''''' at edx.org] from the [[w:Harvard University]]<ref group="1st seen in" name="YoLearnerTop10AICourses"/>
     
    * [https://www.edx.org/course/artificial-intelligence-ai ''''''Artificial Intelligence (AI)''''''' at edx.org] from the [[w:Columbia University]]<ref group="1st seen in" name="YoLearnerTop10AICourses"/>
     
    * [https://www.edx.org/course/artificial-intelligence-for-everyone ''''''AI for Everyone: Master the Basics''''''' at edx.org] from [[w:IBM]]<ref group="1st seen in" name="YoLearnerTop10AICourses"/>
     
    * [https://www.edx.org/course/AI-chatbots-without-programming ''''''AI Chatbots without Programming''''''' at edx.org] from [[w:IBM]]<ref group="1st seen in" name="YoLearnerTop10AICourses"/>
     
    * https://www.elementsofai.com/ - a free-of-charge 2 CU introductory course to AI made by the [[w:University of Helsinki|University of Helsinki]] and [https://www.reaktor.com/ Reaktor Group Ltd]
     
    * http://introtodeeplearning.com/ - a free-of-charge introductory course to AI made by [[w:Massachusetts Institute of Technology|Massachusetts Institute of Technology]]
     
    * https://korbit.ai/machinelearning - "LEARN AI WITH AN AI" by Korbit.ai
     
    * [https://www.coursera.org/learn/machine-learning ''''Machine Learning'''' by Andrew Ng at coursera.org]<ref group="1st seen in">https://www.facebook.com/groups/2059467967664033/ 'Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Deep learning' Facebook group</ref> offered by the [[w:Stanford University]]
     
    * [https://www.edx.org/course/AI-applications-with-watson ''''''AI Applications with Watson''''''' at edx.org] from [[w:IBM]]<ref group="1st seen in" name="YoLearnerTop10AICourses"/>
    *'''AI Foundations for Everyone Specialization'''
    *# [https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-ai '''Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)''' at coursera.org] offered by IBM
    *# [https://www.coursera.org/learn/ai-with-ibm-watson '''Getting
    Started with AI using IBM Watson''' at coursera.org]<ref group="1st seen in" name="MLTut2020" /> offered by IBM
    *# [https://www.coursera.org/learn/building-ai-powered-chatbots '''Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming'' at coursera.org]<ref group="1st seen in" name="MLTut2020" /> offered by IBM
     
    ''' Lists of AI courses '''
    * [https://www.mltut.com/best-certification-courses-for-artificial-intelligence/ '''Best Certification Courses for Artificial Intelligence - Beginner to Advanced''' at mltut.com] <ref group="1st seen in" name="MLTut2020">
     
    https://www.mltut.com/best-certification-courses-for-artificial-intelligence/ via comment by Aqsa Zafar to post https://www.facebook.com/groups/2059467967664033/permalink/2977621252515362/ in ''Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Deep learning'' Facebook group</ref>
     
    * [https://yolearner.com/best-artificial-intelligence-courses/ ''''Top 10 Artificial Intelligence Courses by World’s Best University'''' at YoLearner.com]<ref group="1st seen in" name="YoLearnerTop10AICourses">
     
    Aditya Singh‎ → "Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Deep learning" https://www.facebook.com/groups/2059467967664033/permalink/2769532309990925/
     
    </ref>
    <section end=AIedu />
    See also [[List of free education]] for education resources into other subjects.
     
    ''' Useful resources '''
    * [https://github.com/pawangeek/Deep-NLP-Resources List of Natural Language Processing (NLP) Resources] curated by pawangeek
     
    ''' For Consumerium '''
    * [[w:Firebase#ML_Kit|ML Kit for Firebase]] is a mobile [[w:machine learning|machine learning]] system for developers. It can be used to recognize [[barcodes]] and QR-codes. <ref>https://medium.com/@bapspatil/ok-ml-kit-how-smart-are-you-83c9e58b7330</ref>
     
    ''' Reviews and regulation '''
    * [https://www.loc.gov/law/help/artificial-intelligence/index.php 'Regulation of Artificial Intelligence'] at the [[w:Library of Congress]] (loc.gov)
    ** [https://www.loc.gov/law/help/artificial-intelligence/compsum.php 'Regulation of Artificial Intelligence: Comparative Summary' at loc.gov]
    ** [https://www.loc.gov/law/help/artificial-intelligence/international.php 'Regulation of Artificial Intelligence: International and Regional Approaches' (loc.gov)]
    ** [https://www.loc.gov/law/help/artificial-intelligence/americas.php 'Regulation of Artificial Intelligence: The Americas and the Caribbean' (loc.gov)]
    ** [https://www.loc.gov/law/help/artificial-intelligence/asia-pacific.php 'Regulation of Artificial Intelligence: East/South Asia and the Pacific' (loc.gov)]
    ** [https://www.loc.gov/law/help/artificial-intelligence/europe-asia.php 'Regulation of Artificial Intelligence: Europe and Central Asia' loc.gov]
    ** [https://www.loc.gov/law/help/artificial-intelligence/middleeast-northafrica.php 'Regulation of Artificial Intelligence: Middle East and North Africa' (loc.gov)]
    ** [https://www.loc.gov/law/help/artificial-intelligence/africa.php 'Regulation of Artificial Intelligence: Sub-Saharan Africa' (loc.gov)]
     
     
    ''' From Europe'''
    * [https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2020/634452/EPRS_STU(2020)634452_EN.pdf ''''''The ethics of artificial intelligence: Issues and initiatives'''''' (.pdf) at europarl.europa.eu], a March 2020 study by the [[w:European Parliamentary Research Service]]
     
    ''' From private companies'''
    [[w:Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher|Gibson Dunn & Crutcher]] (gibsondunn.com) is a global [[w:law firm|law firm]], founded in Los Angeles in 1890. They publish a quarterly legal update on "Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems"
    * [https://www.gibsondunn.com/artificial-intelligence-and-autonomous-systems-legal-update-4q18/ 'Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems Legal Update Quarter 4 2018' at Gibson & Dunn]
    * [https://www.gibsondunn.com/artificial-intelligence-and-autonomous-systems-legal-update-1q19/ 'Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems Legal Update Quarter 1 2019']
    * [https://www.gibsondunn.com/artificial-intelligence-and-autonomous-systems-legal-update-2q19/ 'Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems Legal Update Quarter 2 2019']
    * [https://www.gibsondunn.com/artificial-intelligence-and-autonomous-systems-legal-update-3q19/ 'Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems Legal Update Quarter 3 2019']
    * [https://www.gibsondunn.com/artificial-intelligence-and-automated-systems-legal-update-4q19/ 'Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems Legal Update Quarter 4 2019']
     
     
    ''' Fields '''
     
    AI is can be divided to multiple subfields:
     
    * '''[[w:Machine learning]]''' ('''ML''') is the [[w:Branches of science|scientific study]] of [[w:algorithm]]s and [[w:statistical model]]s that [[w:computer systems]] use to effectively perform a specific task without using explicit instructions, relying on patterns and inference instead. ( Wikipedia )
    ** [[w:Deep learning]]
    ** [[w:Supervised learning]]
    ** [[w:Unsupervised learning]]
     
    * '''[[w:Natural language processing]]''' ('''NLP''') is a subfield of [[w:computer science]], [[w:Information engineering (field)|information engineering]], and [[w:artificial intelligence]] concerned with the interactions between computers and human (natural) languages, in particular how to program computers to process and analyze large amounts of [[w:natural language]] data. ( Wikipedia )
    ** [[w:Information extraction]]
    ** [[w:Statistical classification]]
    ** [[w:Machine translation]]
    ** [[w:Question answering]]
    ** [[w:Natural-language generation]]
     
    * '''[[w:Expert system]]''' is a computer system that emulates the decision-making ability of a human expert. ( Wikipedia )
     
    * '''[[w:Computer vision]]'''
    ** [[w:Computer vision#Recognition|Image recognition]]
    ** [[w:Machine vision]]
     
    * '''[[w:Speech]]'''
    ** [[w:Speech recognition]]
    ** [[w:Speech synthesis]]
     
    * '''[[w:Automated planning and scheduling]]'''
    * '''[[w:Robotics]]'''
     
    == Neuromorphic computing ==
    '''[[w:Neuromorphic engineering]]''' is also known as '''neuromorphic computing'''  is a concept developed by [[w:Carver Mead]], in the late 1980s, describing the use of [[w:very-large-scale integration]] (VLSI) systems containing electronic [[w:analog circuit]]s to mimic neuro-biological architectures present in the nervous system. In recent times, the term ''neuromorphic'' has been used to describe analog, digital, mixed-mode analog/digital VLSI, and software systems that implement models of [[w:neural system]]s (for [[w:perception]], [[w:motor control]], or [[w:multisensory integration]]). (Adapted from Wikipedia)
     
    * [https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/artificial-intelligence/machine-learning/intels-neuromorphic-nose-learns-scents-in-just-one-sniff ''''''Intel’s Neuromorphic Nose Learns Scents in Just One Sniff'''''' at spectrum.ieee.org] 2016 reporting
    * [https://www.artiba.org/blog/neuromorphic-computing-the-next-level-artificial-intelligence ''''''Neuromorphic Computing: The Next-Level Artificial Intelligence'''''' at artiba.org] 2020 reporting
     
    == The SAFE Network (transcluded) ==
    [[mw:Help:Transclusion|Transcluded]] from article on [[SAFE Network]]
     
    {{:SAFE Network}}
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    = Ecological tech =
    There are various interesting ecological technologies being piloted.
     
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    == Hydrogen ==
    [[File:Hydrogen atom.svg|thumb|right|240px|The size of a [[w:hydrogen|hydrogen]] atom, the lightest atom, consisting of a proton and an electron. According to Wikipedia hydrogen atom is roughly  1,1 Å. An [[w:Ångstrom|Ångstrom]] is 10−<sup>10</sup> m or a ten-billionth of a metre]]
    [[File:Dihydrogen-2D-dimensions.png|thumb|right|240px|The distance of the hydrogen atoms in a H<sub>2</sub> molecule. Pico is 1×10<sup>−12</sup> m, or one trillionth (1/1000000000000) of a metre]]
    Hydrogen can be produced by from [[w:water|water]] by [[w:electrolysis|electrolysis]] even on an industrial scale, with [[#Hydrogen panels]] or from [[w:hydrocarbon|hydrocarbon]]s by [[w:steam reforming|steam reforming]].
     
    Hydrogen fuel produced from (locally) harvested energy either by hydrogen panels or electrolysis plants can be considered and is being widely marketed as carbon-free, whereas steam reforming from other fuels causes carbon emissions.
     
    {{Q|The '''[[w:Hydrogen economy|Hydrogen economy]]''' is the use of [[w:hydrogen fuel|hydrogen]] as a low carbon [[w:fuel|fuel]], particularly for [[w:Central heating#Environmental aspects|heating]], [[w:Hydrogen Vehicles|hydrogen vehicles]],<ref>[http://www.iphe.net/docs/Resources/Power_trains_for_Europe.pdf A portfolio of power-trains for Europe: a fact-based analysis]</ref> [[w:Underground hydrogen storage|seasonal energy storage]] and long distance transport of [[w:energy|energy]].<ref>{{Harvnb|IEA H2|2019|p=13}}</ref>|Wikipedia|definition of [[w:hydrogen economy|hydrogen economy]]}}
     
    === Hydrogen panels ===
    Researchers from [[w:KU Leuven|KU Leuven]], Belgium have created [[w:solar hydrogen panel]]s, that convert water vapor to hydrogen and oxygen using sunlight.
    * [https://www.kuleuven.be/english/research-stories/2019/solar-hydrogen-panels 'Green Energy Breakthrough Thanks to KU Leuven Scientists' at kuleuven.be]. Quote: "The panel is able to directly convert no less than 15 per cent of sunlight into hydrogen gas, Which is a world record."
    * [https://nieuws.kuleuven.be/en/content/2019/ku-leuven-researchers-hydrogen-gas-panel KU Leuven News: 'Looking past the hype: KU Leuven researchers shed more light on their hydrogen panel'] (March 2019)
     
    === Hydrogen aviation ===
    * [https://www.zeroavia.com/ ZeroAvia.com] has been developing [[w:fuel cell|fuel cell]]-based [[w:powertrain|powertrain]]s for aviation. 
     
    ''' Links '''
    * [https://www.azocleantech.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=1006 'ZeroAvia’s Hydrogen-Fueled Powertrain for Zero-Emission Aircraft' at AZoCleanTech.com]
    * [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-21/airbus-unveils-hydrogen-powered-designs-for-zero-emission-flight 'Airbus Unveils Hydrogen Designs for Zero-Emission Flight' at Bloomberg.com] reports in September 2020, that [[w:Airbus]] is working on three hydrogen plane designs.
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    === Hydrogen purified steel ===
    '''HYBRIT''' is an abbreviation of '''HY'''drogen '''BR'''eakthrough '''I'''ronmaking '''T'''echnology, where iron for steel making is not purified by a process called coking, but instead using massive amounts of hydrogen to purify it.
     
    [[w:SSAB]] and partners are building a small-scale pilot production line in Luleå, Sweden, slated to be launched in 2020.
     
    * [http://www.hybritdevelopment.com/ Official HYBRIT development website] for more info.
     
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    == Ecological electric ==
    === Sodium batteries ===
    [[File:Na (Sodium).jpg|thumb|right|260px|[[w:Chemical element]] with symbol [[w:Na]] and [[w:atomic number]] 11 is in abundant supply as it can be harvested from seawater.]]
     
    '''Scientific articles'''
    * [https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2017/cs/c6cs00776g#!divAbstract ''''Sodium-ion batteries: present and future'''' at pubs.rsc.org] published in [[w:Chemical Society Reviews]] issue 12, 2017
     
    '''Reporting'''
    * [https://www.intelligentliving.co/improved-sodium-ion-battery/ ''''''Improved Sodium-Ion Battery Could Rival Lithium-Ion Models'''''', July 2020 reporting at intelligentliving.co
     
    ==== Broadbit sodium batteries ====
    * http://www.broadbit.com/ is a technology company developing revolutionary new batteries using novel sodium-based chemistries to power the future green economy.
     
    ==== IBM sodium batteries ====
    * [https://www.ibm.com/blogs/research/2019/12/heavy-metal-free-battery/ 'Free of Heavy Metals, New Battery Design Could Alleviate Environmental Concerns' at IBM Research Blog], a Dec 2018 post
     
    === Plant-based batteries and supercapacitors ===
    {{Q|A '''[[w:supercapacitor|supercapacitor]]''' is a high-capacity [[w:capacitor|capacitor]] with a capacitance value much higher than other capacitors, but with lower voltage limits, that bridges the gap between [[w:electrolytic capacitor|electrolytic capacitor]]s and [[w:Rechargeable battery|rechargeable batteries]]. It typically stores 10 to 100 times more [[w:specific energy|energy per unit volume or mass]] than electrolytic capacitors, can accept and deliver charge much faster than batteries, and tolerates many more [[w:charge and discharge cycle|charge and discharge cycle]]s than [[w:Rechargeable battery|rechargeable batteries]].|Wikipedia|definition of a supercapacitator}}
     
    {{Q|Supercapacitors are used in applications requiring many rapid charge/discharge cycles, rather than long term compact energy storage&nbsp;— in automobiles, buses, trains, cranes and elevators, where they are used for [[w:Regenerative brake|regenerative braking]], short-term energy storage, or burst-mode power delivery.|Wikipedia|uses of supercapacitors}}
     
    Spent '''[[w:hemp|hemp]]''' has been studied for use in electrical engineering.
     
    * [https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/nn400731g 'Interconnected Carbon Nanosheets Derived from Hemp for Ultrafast Supercapacitors with High Energy'], a 2014 scientific article published in [[w:ACS Nano]], a monthly, [[w:peer review|peer-reviewed]], [[w:scientific journal]], published by the [[w:American Chemical Society]].
    * [https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-28770876 BBC.com article on 'Hemp fibres "better than graphene"'] (2014)
    * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K4eIOmiJL4 ''''''Hemp Battery As Good As Lithium Ion?'''''' at youtube.com] (2016) by [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4AkVj-qnJxNtKuz3rkq16A Robert Murray Smith]
     
    ''' [[w:Pine|Pine]] bark and [[w:Brewer's spent grain|spent grain]] ''' studied for biocoal for batteries and supercapacitors
     
    * [[w:VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland|VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland]] blog post [https://www.vttresearch.com/Impulse/Pages/Greener-electronics-from-spent-grain-and-pine-bark.aspx "Greener electronics from spent grain and pine bark"] states that VTT and [[w:Aalto University|Aalto University]] have joined the [[w:Academy of Finland|Academy of Finland]]'s FinnCERES flagship programme to study the possibilities of using [[w:biocoal|biocoal]] made from [[w:Brewer's spent grain|brewery waste]] and [[w:pulp mill|pulp mill]] [[w:waste|waste]] to make [[w:electrical battery|batteries]], [[w:supercapacitor]]s and [[w:solar panel|solar panel]]s.
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    == CO2 capture ==
    CO2 capture can refer to capturing CO2 from an industrial process or just grabbing it from air.
     
    * [https://www.fastcompany.com/90356326/we-have-the-tech-to-suck-co2-from-the-air-but-can-it-suck-enough-to-make-a-difference FastCompany.com article 'We have the tech to suck CO2 from the air–but can it suck enough to make a difference?'] (2019)
     
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    == Power-to-gas ==
    Power-to-gas technologies are advancing. Power-to-gas involves energy losses in the conversion, but the power of gaseous energy that it is much cheaper to store than electricity, plus the distribution networks largely exist already.
     
    Potential target fuels are hydrogen and methane. Hydrogen is being mixed into natural gas networks in Germany with no negative side-effects.
     
    [[w:Methanation]] is the process of making methane from carbon oxides and hydrogen. Methane is a drop-in replacement for LNG and therefore could help us away from fossil dependence/capitalism. The price of proton-exchange electrolyzers has dropped by roughly 40 percent during the past decade the Scientific American Reports
     
    Converting excess electricity from solar and wind farms to gases may be a very good idea as they can then readily be used to produce electricity during low-output times of solar and wind energy and because the systems to store the gas already exist.
     
    * [https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/europe-stores-electricity-in-gas-pipes/ Scientific American article 'Europe Stores Electricity in Gas Pipes']
     
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    == Recycling tech ==
     
    === Plastics-to-fuel ===
    Researchers from [[w:Purdue University|Purdue University]] have developed [https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b03841 a technology entitled 'Use of Supercritical Water for the Liquefaction of Polypropylene into Oil'] that works on [[w:polyolefin|polyolefin]] waste, the sort of plastic used for [[w:grocery bag|grocery bag]]s, [[w:toy|toy]]s, and [[w:shrink wrap|shrink wrap]]. This sort of plastic accounts for about 23% of [[w:plastic waste|plastic waste]], according to researchers who describe the process in a paper published in Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, a publication of the [[w:American Chemical Society|American Chemical Society]]. The new technique uses a process called [[w:hydrothermal liquefaction|hydrothermal liquefaction]], in which very high temperatures melt pellets of polyolefin and then dissolve them in [[w:water|water]]. The by-products of this process are [[w:oil|oil]], [[w:gas|gas]], or [[w:solvent|solvent]]s.<ref>https://www.technologyreview.com/f/612935/a-new-chemical-process-could-turn-a-quarter-of-our-plastic-waste-into-clean-fuel/</ref>
     
    ''' Links about plastics-to-fuel '''
    * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqRbc_0SaVs 'Chemical Conversion of Plastic Waste into Fuel'], a Youtube by Purdue Engineering (2019-02)
     
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    == Food tech ==
     
    === Food from air and electricity ===
    In Finland Solar Foods Ltd. has demonstrated making protein called Solein with renewable electricity and CO2 as raw material and are building their first real plant soon.
     
    Water demand of this new method is fraction of plant-based nutrition, let alone meats and it is slightly CO2 negative if the electricity is not from CO2 emitting power plants.
     
    * [https://solarfoods.fi/ Solar Foods Ltd. official website]
     
    * [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/finnish_breakthrough_making_protein_out_of_thin_air_and_electricity/9736360 YLE (Finnish public broadcasting corporation) reporting on Solein: Finnish breakthrough: Making protein out of thin air and electricity] (2017)
    * [https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jun/29/plan-to-sell-50m-meals-electricity-water-air-solar-foods The Guardian reporting on 'Plan to sell 50m meals made from electricity, water and air'] (2019)
     
    === Cattle emissions ===
    According to Australian research, if 2% dry matter of the [[w:Asparagopsis taxiformis|Asparagopsis taxiformis]] seaweed is added to cattle fodder, the bovines' methane production falls to a tiny fraction (fall of 98.9%) in 72 hrs compared to cattle fed with traditional feed.
     
    ''' Scientific articles '''
    * [http://www.publish.csiro.au/an/AN15576 'The red macroalgae Asparagopsis taxiformis is a potent natural antimethanogenic that reduces methane production during in vitro fermentation with rumen fluid'] was published in [[w:Animal Production Science|Animal Production Science]], a journal by [[w:CSIRO Publishing|CSIRO Publishing]] in February 2016
    * [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/305768532_Asparagopsis_taxiformis_decreases_enteric_methane_production_from_sheep 'Asparagopsis taxiformis decreases enteric methane production from sheep'] published in [[w:Animal Production Science|Animal Production Science]] in August 2016
     
    ''' Links '''
    * [https://www.sustainability-times.com/environmental-protection/to-stop-cows-producing-methane-we-can-feed-them-seaweed/
     
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    == Ecological materials ==
     
    === Hemp wood ===
    From seed to building material in less than a year is a reality in Kentucky as the first HempWood factory has opened. HempWood is said to have slightly better characteristics than oak.
     
    * [https://hempwood.com/ Official website of HempWood]
     
    * [https://www.psnet.biz/forum/cbd-news/oak-is-out-hemp-is-in-hempwood-factory-opens-in-kentucky 'Oak is Out, Hemp is in – HempWood Factory Opens in Kentucky']
     
    === Hempcrete ===
    '''[[w:Hempcrete]]''' is a [[w:bio-composite]] material for construction.
     
    === Hemp plastic ===
    * https://hempplastic.com/ - The Hemp Plastic company
     
    === Limestone-based materials ===
     
    * [https://tb-m.com/en/limex/about/ LIMEX] is a new material mainly made from limestone, that can become an alternative to paper and plastic. It is developed by TBM Co., Ltd., a Japanese company
     
    === Biomass-based materials ===
    * '''[[w:Zeoform]]''' [https://www.zeoform.com zeoform.com] is a new material developed and patented by an [[w:Australian companies|Australian company]] ''Zeo IP Pty''. It is derived from [[w:cellulose]] and [[w:water]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.triplepundit.com/2013/10/startup-develops-eco-friendly-material-replace-wood-plastic/|title=Startup Develops Eco-Friendly Material to Replace Wood and Plastic|publisher=triplepundit.com|date=October 16, 2013|accessdate=2014-05-27}}</ref> transforming [[w:lignocellulosic]] fibres from industrial [[w:biomass]] into a [[w:structural material]] suitable for various applications in the [[w:industrial sector]]. It is claimed to be [[w:Non-toxic|non toxic]], [[w:biodegradable]] and could be used as a replacement for many forms of hard [[w:plastic]]s, as well as [[w:Synthetic compound|synthetic]] and [[w:Chemical compound|chemical composites]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.redesignrevolution.com/eco-monday-zeoform-the-new-miracle-eco-plastic/|title=Eco Monday: Zeoform, the New Miracle Eco-Plastic?|publisher=redesignrevolution.com|date=October 21, 2013|accessdate=2014-05-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gizmag.com/zeoform-cellulose-water/28796/|title=Zeoform: The eco-friendly building material of the future?|publisher=gizmag.com|date=August 29, 2013|accessdate=2014-05-27}}</ref> (From Wikipedia)
     
    == Hemp tech ==
     
    Development of sound hemp products has suffered from the prohibition of the plant since 1937
     
    [[w:List of hemp products|Wikipedia's list of hemp products]] is not complete by a far shot.
     
    ''' Links '''
    * [https://www.forbes.com/sites/janetwburns/2018/09/30/we-should-be-pouring-time-and-money-into-hemp-period/#2ab8f6836487 'We Should Be Pouring Time And Money Into Hemp, Period.'], a September 2018 Forbes article
    * [https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2014/sep/25/hemp-wood-fibre-construction-climate-change 'Growing our way out of climate change by building with hemp and wood fibre'], a 2014 article by The Guardian
     
    = Mobility tech =
    [[Lists of shared and alternative transport and traveler routers]] lists carsharing, carpooling and traveler router services around the world.
     
    == Ultimate mobility app of the future ==
     
    [[w:self-driving cars]] + [[w:carsharing]] fleets + [[w:peer-to-peer carsharing]] services [[w:system integration|integration]] + [[w:carpooling]] services integration + [[w:journey planner|public transport travel routing]] integration of maximum smoothness.
     
    [https://gomore.dk/ GoMore.dk] already made the "world first" of having p2p carsharing and carpooling in same app. They also offer leasing if you want to be the one sharing your ride. Hooray for Denmark.
     
    They currently work in Denmark, [https://gomore.se/ Sweden], [https://gomore.no/ Norway], [https://gomore.fr/ France] and [https://amovens.com/ Spain].
     
    ----
    = Consumerium tech =
     
    <big>'''See [[systems selections]]''' for newest going ons</big>
     
    * [[w:Debian GNU/Linux|Debian GNU/Linux]] [[w:Linux|L]][[w:Apache2|A]][[w:MySQL|M]][[w:PHP|P]] [[w:virtual private server|virtual private servers]]-from-[[w:cloud computing|cloud]]
    * [[w:shell (computer)]], shell tools, [[w:shell scripting|shell script]], [[w:secure shell]], [[w:public key cryptography]],[[w:private key cryptography]]
    * Core [[MediaWiki]] and it's [[categories]], [[templates]], extra [[namespaces]], [[MediaWiki/extensions|extensions]] and [[MediaWiki/widgets|widgets]], [[mw:Universal Language Selector]]
    * [[w:Xen]] and [[w:KVM]] [[w:virtualization]] by the hosting guys ( [[ecology|ecological]] )
    * [[DBpedia]] & [[Wikidata]], [[w:SPARQL]] queries to query [[w:Resource Description Framework|RDF]] subject/predicate/object [[w:triplet]]s that are safely stored in a [[w:Triplestore]]
    * [[w:Wikiteam]] backs up wikis, XML [[Special:Import|Import]]-[[Special:Export|Export]]
    * Security, [http://dumps.consumium.org/XML-dumps/ backups on dumps.consumium.org], [http://archive.org/details/wiki-develop.consumerium.org backups on archive.org] courtesy of [[w:Wikiteam]], off-line backups on removable media and other storage [[w:mysqldump]], [[Special:Export]], [[w:anachronistic scheduler]], [[w:rsync|rsync]]-over-[[w:ssh|ssh]], [[w:Tripwire]], [[w:GPG]], [[w:MD5]], [[w:HTTPS]], triple security
    * Networking,  [[w:TCP|TCP]]/[[w:Internet Protocol|IP]], [[w:VPN]], [[w:VNC]], closed [[w:subnet]], [[w:iptables]] firewall
    * Languages, [[w:PHP]], [[w:python]], [[w:perl]], [[w:regex]], SPARQL, [[Consumerium:Résumé|Français]], SQL, [[XML]], [[w:Resource Description Framework|RDF]] ...
    * Stats, [[w:analog (program)]], hosting guys' stats, historical stats, http://stats.consumium.org potentially a breadcrumbs solution
    * Internet Relay Chat - RecentChanges irc feeds - RecentChanges regex stalk irc feeds with BetaCommandBot or similar - ircbot/mediawikibot integration -> [[ConsUtilityBot]] ( probably in [[w:python]] based on the [[mw:Manual:Pywikipediabot|pyWikipediaBot framework]] )
     
    = References =
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    = 1st seen in =
    <references group="1st seen in"/>
     
    [[Category:Technologies]]
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    Planet Earth. Lets try to promote good tech and warn about and counteract bad tech.

    Technology ("science of craft", from Greek τέχνη, techne, "art, skill, cunning of hand"; and -λογία, -logia) is the collection of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives, such as scientific investigation.”

    ~ Wikipedia on technology


    This article aims to gather tech relevant for the well being of the populations and the planet. Technology can be used for good and evil this is a good reason to keep up-to-date on the problems and opportunities and good solutions.

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    Automation[edit | edit source]

    Automated locking system makes bikesharing efficient.

    Automation is the technology by which a process or procedure is performed with minimal human assistance.”

    Robotics[edit | edit source]

    Information automation[edit | edit source]


    Computing[edit | edit source]

    AI[edit | edit source]

    A w:Venn diagram that describes the relations of w:Artificial intelligence (AI), w:Machine learning (ML) and w:Deep learning (DL) according to some source.

    Artificial intelligence (AI), sometimes called machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans and animals. Colloquially, the term "artificial intelligence" is used to describe machines that mimic "cognitive" functions that humans associate with other human minds, such as "learning" and "problem solving".”

    Learn

    AI ethics courses

    AI courses

    Started with AI using IBM Watson at coursera.org][1st seen in 3] offered by IBM

    Lists of AI courses

    See also List of free education for education resources into other subjects.

    Useful resources

    For Consumerium

    Reviews and regulation


    From Europe

    From private companies Gibson Dunn & Crutcher (gibsondunn.com) is a global law firm, founded in Los Angeles in 1890. They publish a quarterly legal update on "Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems"


    Fields

    AI is can be divided to multiple subfields:

    • w:Expert system is a computer system that emulates the decision-making ability of a human expert. ( Wikipedia )

    Neuromorphic computing[edit | edit source]

    w:Neuromorphic engineering is also known as neuromorphic computing is a concept developed by w:Carver Mead, in the late 1980s, describing the use of w:very-large-scale integration (VLSI) systems containing electronic w:analog circuits to mimic neuro-biological architectures present in the nervous system. In recent times, the term neuromorphic has been used to describe analog, digital, mixed-mode analog/digital VLSI, and software systems that implement models of w:neural systems (for w:perception, w:motor control, or w:multisensory integration). (Adapted from Wikipedia)

    The SAFE Network (transcluded)[edit | edit source]

    Transcluded from article on SAFE Network

    The SAFE Network, by MaidSafe Ltd (.net) from w:Ayr, w:Scotland, is a radically rethought approach to the networking and computational needs of people on planet Earth.

    According to the internets MAID == Massive Array of Internet Disks and SAFE == Secure Access for Everyone

    MaidSafe consists of the SAFE Network and the MaidSafe apps.

    The development of the SAFE Network is spearheaded by MaidSafe.net Ltd, founded in 2006 by David Irvine, that has donated all it's w:patents and code to the human kind. A spin-off/sidekick is The MaidSafe Foundation.

    The SAFE Network has it's internal w:cryptocurrency called SafeCoin. It is minable by providing computation and data transmission utilities (non-NOP CPU cycles and bandwidth x time x utilization rate) for the MaidSafe network and farmeable by providing major diskspace.

    Currently it is unclear whether SafeCoin will be of value in the sense of being exchangeable with other crypto- and conventional currencies, but if the bookies and/or cryptocurrency afficionados aren't considering buying some SafeCoin to rig the answer of the bet to "Yes!" we'd be surprised.


    Ecological tech[edit | edit source]

    There are various interesting ecological technologies being piloted.


    Hydrogen[edit | edit source]

    The size of a hydrogen atom, the lightest atom, consisting of a proton and an electron. According to Wikipedia hydrogen atom is roughly 1,1 Å. An Ångstrom is 10−10 m or a ten-billionth of a metre
    The distance of the hydrogen atoms in a H2 molecule. Pico is 1×10−12 m, or one trillionth (1/1000000000000) of a metre

    Hydrogen can be produced by from water by electrolysis even on an industrial scale, with #Hydrogen panels or from hydrocarbons by steam reforming.

    Hydrogen fuel produced from (locally) harvested energy either by hydrogen panels or electrolysis plants can be considered and is being widely marketed as carbon-free, whereas steam reforming from other fuels causes carbon emissions.

    “The Hydrogen economy is the use of hydrogen as a low carbon fuel, particularly for heating, hydrogen vehicles,[2] seasonal energy storage and long distance transport of energy.[3]

    ~ Wikipedia on definition of hydrogen economy

    Hydrogen panels[edit | edit source]

    Researchers from KU Leuven, Belgium have created w:solar hydrogen panels, that convert water vapor to hydrogen and oxygen using sunlight.

    Hydrogen aviation[edit | edit source]

    Links


    Hydrogen purified steel[edit | edit source]

    HYBRIT is an abbreviation of HYdrogen BReakthrough Ironmaking Technology, where iron for steel making is not purified by a process called coking, but instead using massive amounts of hydrogen to purify it.

    w:SSAB and partners are building a small-scale pilot production line in Luleå, Sweden, slated to be launched in 2020.


    Ecological electric[edit | edit source]

    Sodium batteries[edit | edit source]

    w:Chemical element with symbol w:Na and w:atomic number 11 is in abundant supply as it can be harvested from seawater.

    Scientific articles

    Reporting

    Broadbit sodium batteries[edit | edit source]

    • http://www.broadbit.com/ is a technology company developing revolutionary new batteries using novel sodium-based chemistries to power the future green economy.

    IBM sodium batteries[edit | edit source]

    Plant-based batteries and supercapacitors[edit | edit source]

    “A supercapacitor is a high-capacity capacitor with a capacitance value much higher than other capacitors, but with lower voltage limits, that bridges the gap between electrolytic capacitors and rechargeable batteries. It typically stores 10 to 100 times more energy per unit volume or mass than electrolytic capacitors, can accept and deliver charge much faster than batteries, and tolerates many more charge and discharge cycles than rechargeable batteries.”

    ~ Wikipedia on definition of a supercapacitator

    “Supercapacitors are used in applications requiring many rapid charge/discharge cycles, rather than long term compact energy storage — in automobiles, buses, trains, cranes and elevators, where they are used for regenerative braking, short-term energy storage, or burst-mode power delivery.”

    ~ Wikipedia on uses of supercapacitors

    Spent hemp has been studied for use in electrical engineering.

    Pine bark and spent grain studied for biocoal for batteries and supercapacitors


    CO2 capture[edit | edit source]

    CO2 capture can refer to capturing CO2 from an industrial process or just grabbing it from air.


    Power-to-gas[edit | edit source]

    Power-to-gas technologies are advancing. Power-to-gas involves energy losses in the conversion, but the power of gaseous energy that it is much cheaper to store than electricity, plus the distribution networks largely exist already.

    Potential target fuels are hydrogen and methane. Hydrogen is being mixed into natural gas networks in Germany with no negative side-effects.

    w:Methanation is the process of making methane from carbon oxides and hydrogen. Methane is a drop-in replacement for LNG and therefore could help us away from fossil dependence/capitalism. The price of proton-exchange electrolyzers has dropped by roughly 40 percent during the past decade the Scientific American Reports

    Converting excess electricity from solar and wind farms to gases may be a very good idea as they can then readily be used to produce electricity during low-output times of solar and wind energy and because the systems to store the gas already exist.


    Recycling tech[edit | edit source]

    Plastics-to-fuel[edit | edit source]

    Researchers from Purdue University have developed a technology entitled 'Use of Supercritical Water for the Liquefaction of Polypropylene into Oil' that works on polyolefin waste, the sort of plastic used for grocery bags, toys, and shrink wrap. This sort of plastic accounts for about 23% of plastic waste, according to researchers who describe the process in a paper published in Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, a publication of the American Chemical Society. The new technique uses a process called hydrothermal liquefaction, in which very high temperatures melt pellets of polyolefin and then dissolve them in water. The by-products of this process are oil, gas, or solvents.[4]

    Links about plastics-to-fuel


    Food tech[edit | edit source]

    Food from air and electricity[edit | edit source]

    In Finland Solar Foods Ltd. has demonstrated making protein called Solein with renewable electricity and CO2 as raw material and are building their first real plant soon.

    Water demand of this new method is fraction of plant-based nutrition, let alone meats and it is slightly CO2 negative if the electricity is not from CO2 emitting power plants.

    Cattle emissions[edit | edit source]

    According to Australian research, if 2% dry matter of the Asparagopsis taxiformis seaweed is added to cattle fodder, the bovines' methane production falls to a tiny fraction (fall of 98.9%) in 72 hrs compared to cattle fed with traditional feed.

    Scientific articles

    Links


    Ecological materials[edit | edit source]

    Hemp wood[edit | edit source]

    From seed to building material in less than a year is a reality in Kentucky as the first HempWood factory has opened. HempWood is said to have slightly better characteristics than oak.

    Hempcrete[edit | edit source]

    w:Hempcrete is a w:bio-composite material for construction.

    Hemp plastic[edit | edit source]

    Limestone-based materials[edit | edit source]

    • LIMEX is a new material mainly made from limestone, that can become an alternative to paper and plastic. It is developed by TBM Co., Ltd., a Japanese company

    Biomass-based materials[edit | edit source]

    Hemp tech[edit | edit source]

    Development of sound hemp products has suffered from the prohibition of the plant since 1937

    Wikipedia's list of hemp products is not complete by a far shot.

    Links

    Mobility tech[edit | edit source]

    Lists of shared and alternative transport and traveler routers lists carsharing, carpooling and traveler router services around the world.

    Ultimate mobility app of the future[edit | edit source]

    w:self-driving cars + w:carsharing fleets + w:peer-to-peer carsharing services integration + w:carpooling services integration + public transport travel routing integration of maximum smoothness.

    GoMore.dk already made the "world first" of having p2p carsharing and carpooling in same app. They also offer leasing if you want to be the one sharing your ride. Hooray for Denmark.

    They currently work in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, France and Spain.


    Consumerium tech[edit | edit source]

    See systems selections for newest going ons

    References[edit | edit source]

    1. https://medium.com/@bapspatil/ok-ml-kit-how-smart-are-you-83c9e58b7330
    2. A portfolio of power-trains for Europe: a fact-based analysis
    3. IEA H2 2019, p. 13
    4. https://www.technologyreview.com/f/612935/a-new-chemical-process-could-turn-a-quarter-of-our-plastic-waste-into-clean-fuel/
    5. "Startup Develops Eco-Friendly Material to Replace Wood and Plastic". triplepundit.com. October 16, 2013. Retrieved 2014-05-27.
    6. "Eco Monday: Zeoform, the New Miracle Eco-Plastic?". redesignrevolution.com. October 21, 2013. Retrieved 2014-05-27.
    7. "Zeoform: The eco-friendly building material of the future?". gizmag.com. August 29, 2013. Retrieved 2014-05-27.

    1st seen in[edit | edit source]

    1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 Aditya Singh‎ → "Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Deep learning" https://www.facebook.com/groups/2059467967664033/permalink/2769532309990925/
    2. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2059467967664033/ 'Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Deep learning' Facebook group
    3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 https://www.mltut.com/best-certification-courses-for-artificial-intelligence/ via comment by Aqsa Zafar to post https://www.facebook.com/groups/2059467967664033/permalink/2977621252515362/ in Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Deep learning Facebook group