10/31/19WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Today is Halloween. Go to:

https://www.google.com

and click the start arrow for a trick or treat!

How did it begin? Check it out at:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween

dmac

10/30/19

Today's GrokIt:

Wanna go to Mars? You'll have to wait, the bees are going first!

https://www.wired.com/story/bees-please-stop-dying-in-your-martian-simulator/?itm_campaign=TechinTwo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTLq02Mpc4c

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10/29/19WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Tom Brady may be the GOAT, but his time is coming to an end. I think we've already found his replacement:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skQHv5nG1mQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV3MWmvg6bw

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dmac

10/28/19WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Next time you're outside look up or rather look out for space junk just falling from the sky:

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-06170-1

https://orbitaldebris.jsc.nasa.gov/

https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/kessler-syndrome-space-junk-trap-earth/

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dmac

10/25/19 WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

We talked in an earlier GrokIt about using Thorium as a fuel in retrofitted nuclear reactors. Well there are other 'moonshot' ways of generating power:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uStFvcz9Or4

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dmac

10/23/19WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

So we're developing a text based adventure game. What's the history?

http://www.childofthe1980s.com/2011/02/04/text-adventure-games/

https://www.wired.com/2009/12/ff-new-nukes/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_text-based_computer_games

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10/22/19WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

So what are we going to do when the power runs out? Too bad we closed down all of the nuclear reactors. Maybe the use of thorium in LFTRs will help.

https://www.wired.com/story/andrew-yang-wants-a-thorium-reactor-by-2027-good-luck-buddy/

https://www.wired.com/2009/12/ff-new-nukes/

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dmac

10/21/19WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

So if robots will be taking our jobs, what are you supposed to do? What should you be studying to get yourself the skills you need?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59d3UZTUFQ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oai1JX-2ruA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we7zHcsgo0o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4IQEbbiSGk

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dmac

101819WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Where are the jobs going?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnBAdnNIIXk

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dmac

10/17/19WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

So technology even impacts the lottery:

https://www.inquisitr.com/4446396/man-programmed-lottery-computers-with-his-winning-numbers-won-millions-now-jailed/

Always remember: use your coding skills for good!

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10/16/19WarmUp

Today's Grokit:

Fornite Chapter 2 is here:

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/15/fortnite-chapter-2-is-here-new-map-boats-and-less-grind/

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dmac

10/15/19WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

What happened to Fortnite this weekend?

https://www.wired.com/story/fortnite-is-lost/

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dmac

101119WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Continuing with the Rise of The Robots:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMT-ZoY-gL0

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dmac

101019WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Getting tired of robots? You better get used to it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEIeS12TcWU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ_-yb-TN9M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSJE3r5aEtw&t=319s

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dmac

100919WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Don't think robots will ever take over sports?

It all starts here:

https://singularityhub.com/2019/05/19/are-these-robots-better-than-you-at-sports/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzoJFWqY3oA

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dmac

100819WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Now that horse racing is banned in this state maybe Massachusetts should do like in Abu Dhabi:

Camel Racing with Robot Jockeys!

https://science.howstuffworks.com/robots-replace-human-jockeys-camel-racing.htm

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/latest-sign-camel-racing-robotos-180955765/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0et10ZmYvzQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDBGdEZa9eM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTgWVcizvCQ

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dmac

100719WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Today Basketball is totally dependent on data:

https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2018/12/how-data-analytics-revolutionizing-sports

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F-pEeSTPkE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUvvfHkXyOA

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dmac

100318WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Tesla has autopilot. How does it work?

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=how+tesla+autopilot+works&id=164456CC6288512DC0693D6FAE2AD71E60375FF0&s=1&view=detailv2&rtpu=%2fsearch%3fq%3dhow+testla+autopilot+works&FORM=IEQNAI

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=how+tesla+autopilot+works&id=164456CC6288512DC0693D6FAE2AD71E60375FF0&s=1&view=detailv2&rtpu=%2fsearch%3fq%3dhow+testla+autopilot+works&FORM=IEQNAI

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dmac

100219WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

What's the next trend in automotive technology? How about the hydrogen car! How does it work? What are the advantages?

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=honda+hydrogen+powered+cars&&view=detail&mid=CE8D0D4E050E9E6A43B4CE8D0D4E050E9E6A43B4&&FORM=VRDGAR

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=honda+hydrogen+powered+cars&&view=detail&mid=996F6BFC682FFAF63A90996F6BFC682FFAF63A90&&FORM=VRDGAR

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dmac

100119WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

What's the world population today?

https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/

What's the population of Revere?

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