I've reached the third day of the fueler blogging challenge 🥳.
Today's topics were quite interesting and intriguing. One topic that I personally liked the most was "What are the 5 things you are curious about?" As someone with a curious mind, I could relate to this topic.
Though I have many things on my mind that I am curious about, But I’ll shorten them to 5 mysteries that intrigue me the most. So embrace yourself for a blog that will leave you with a lot of questions.
Blackholes
Blackholes have always been a popular research topic among astrophysicists. The difficulty in studying black holes is what makes them so famous.
A black hole is formed when a larger star explodes at the end of its life in a supernova. This results in a region of spacetime where gravity is so strong that even light cannot escape it.
It is believed that black holes are involved in the development of stars. Black holes release powerful winds that can impede the formation of stars.
Everything that is currently known about the blackhole comes from studying the accretion disk. The accretion disk is a ring of gas, dust, and debris that circles the blackholes. Whatever is known about black holes today is the result of the study of the movements of these accretion disks. The mysteries surrounding black holes and their true potential intrigue me the most.
Human consciousness
We all learned in our biology classes that humans are made of cells. Cells are made up of the cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell organelles; and they are further made up of proteins which is nothing but a compound of nitrogen which further brings us down to the point of atoms and molecules.
But if both living beings and nonliving things are ultimately made up of atoms and molecules, what makes them so different?
What makes living organisms alive? Is there really a consciousness inside us? The decisions we make, the instincts we have, the good and bad we think about—are these decisions made by our conscious selves, or is it the magic of the neural network of neurons inside our brain? These are some questions I am still finding answers to.
Area 51
Area 51 is a remote place that has been the center of various theories and speculations.
Area 51 is a remote area in the middle of the barren Nevada dessert that is strictly monitored, and people are forbidden from entering that area. This has made a lot of people curious to know what actually goes inside there, which has led to these theories and speculations that float on the internet.
Some people believe that there is a point of contact between humans and aliens that is hidden from the general public. Some people believe that unidentified flying objects similar to UFOs were seen in Area 51. Though nothing is proven, the secrecy of Area 51 leads to a lot of questions that remain unanswered.
Pyramids
Pyramids are a reminder of ancient Egyptian architectural marvels and their adoration of the afterlife.
There is a lot of science and engineering involved in the building of pyramids. The Egyptians used wet sand to reduce friction. Cylindrical structures were used to move the heavy blocks used in building pyramids easily.
Some scientists reveal that the Great Pyramid of Giza can focus electromagnetic energy. The shape of the pyramid is thought to represent the primordial mound, which the Egyptians believe the earth was created from.
There have been theories and speculations that aliens visited us in the past and helped in the development of these pyramids. But nothing has been proven. The fact that Egyptian architecture was a wonder of its time is something I truly believe, and thinking about it makes me more curious about the potential of science in ancient times.
Human Brain Emulation
Recently, human brain emulation has been the topic of discussion among AI researchers.
Human brain emulation, in simple terms, is the capability of emulating a human brain. This technology will be used in AI robots to make them replicas of human beings and give them human consciousness to some extent. Big tech giants like Google and Meta are working to make this technology possible.
So let's imagine ourselves in 2100, when these robots have become common. What kind of world would this be? Will humans completely rely on these robots to get their work done? Will these robots become members of our family?
Will you like the thought of the dead being resurrected in these robots by training them on their data and memories? Will these robots take after the human population? This may feel like a scene from a sci-fi movie depicting a dystopian world. However, this technology may be available in the not-too-distant future. I feel that if this technology is developed properly, it can even become a great asset to humanity.
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txstate-epdc.net/the-mysteries-of-black-holes
bbvaopenmind.com/en/science/physics/physics..
scitechdaily.com/scientists-reveal-the-grea..
popularmechanics.com/military/research/a241..
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