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< Back Quantum Compass GPS-free navigation nears reality with quantum breakthrough. In a nutshell: Today's typical navigation-grade motion sensors are about the size of a grapefruit, helping steer ships, planes, and vehicles in conjunction with GPS signals. This means they always need satellite connectivity to function, but a new breed of "quantum compass" could eventually let us ditch the satellites entirely. TECHSPOT 20 Aug 2024 GPS-free navigation nears reality with quantum breakthrough Integrated photonic chips enable compact, low-cost quantum navigation The idea of using quantum technology for navigation isn't exactly novel. The technique relies on sensors called atom interferometers that can track position and motion without any need for GPS satellites. But the problem was that to get the required navigation precision, it had to be monstrously huge to hold six large atom interferometers – big enough to fill an entire room. However, this is changing. A team at Sandia National Labs has developed ultra-compact optical chips that can power those quantum navigation sensors in a package small enough to stick basically anywhere. It's all about replacing the bulky laser systems normally needed for the atom interferometers with tiny integrated photonic circuits. The scientists say that reducing dependency on GPS is important because satellite signals can be disrupted or spoofed. This can cause major headaches for military operations or automated transport systems. By Zo Ahmed August 19, 2024 at 7:29 AM READ ON... https://www.techspot.com/news/104330-gps-free-navigation-nears-reality-quantum-technology-breakthrough.html For more: CPU, Decoupling, Design, GPU, Quantum Previous Next

< Back A Dystopian Nightmare: When Our Fiction is Real George Orwell — 1984. This book is so prolific that people use ‘Orwellian’ as an adjective, even though they might be using it wrongly. Does the concept of inescapable surveillance seem familiar? Instead of a totalitarian state of Big Brother, we might have sub-contracted this control to tech giants who can read your emails, hear your conversations, and monitor your search history. Synopsis of the full article on Medium. Medium 24 Aug 2024 George Orwell — 1984. This book is so prolific that people use ‘Orwellian’ as an adjective, even though they might be using it wrongly . 1984 is often said to be a book about fascism and state control, but it’s a bit more than that. It tells of a vile and gritty world where a totalitarian government wages perpetual war against a changing enemy. 1984 is also a world where all actions and even thoughts are under inescapable surveillance only to be used as weapons of destruction against the individual. Words have no meaning and history no longer exists. Does the concept of inescapable surveillance seem familiar? Instead of a totalitarian state of Big Brother, we might have sub-contracted this control to tech giants who can read your emails , hear your conversations , and monitor your search history. Even Winston Smith had a private notebook. Between WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook (Meta?), Google, Apple, and Amazon, you could probably learn more about a person than Orwell could have imagined the Ministry of Love would be able to do. [..] Information, Truth, and Media. The biggest direct comparison between these three books, these three worlds and our own is the way in which information, truth and the media are categorised. They are a tool of escapism, sedation, and oppression. In Brave New World characters have everything they need to avoid facing the truth about their own situations whereas the antipode of this is in 1984, the absence of education and lack of information veracity hide the truth. As a combination to these, in Fahrenheit 451 people are simultaneously denied the truth and bombarded with mass-saturated media to distract them. [...] Overall, we are not in one dystopia, we are not in a dystopia at all. We are in the most liberal, peaceful and progressive time in global history; but there are frankly quite scary existential concepts in fiction that are becoming real. Rejection of modernity, technology and progress is not the cure, but one must be wary of such quickly evolving societal norms, for what today seems progressive may turn out to be Orwellian. Author: Alexander Archer , Dec 5, 2021 https://medium.com/@TheWorldIsHard/a-dystopian-nightmare-when-our-fiction-is-real-675b938b3d7c For more: Algorithm, Neural Network, VR Previous Next

Gravesend Innovation Showcase 2024 events, locations, talks, speakers and times. < Back Wicked Avatar Problems Start Time 12:30 Running Time 30 Minutes Location 1. St George's Church Event Type Talk About the Event Introduction What is authenticity? Is it important for people to look the way they look offline in digital spaces? Where is the line between cultural appropriation and appreciation? Is there a line at all? Over the past year, I have spoken with different stakeholders in the technological space trying to figure out the answers to these questions and this presentation will feature vignettes and stories participants have shared which reveal how there are no clear-cut answers to these questions. More on the event lead Favour Borokini is a PhD researcher at the University of Nottingham researching afrofeminist ethics concerns in the design and use of avatars. Her research aims to explore how and why people use avatars and how better avatars can be designed for digital spaces. Favour enjoys fantasy novels which she defines to include romance novels, to the general exclusion of science fiction, as well as movies and animation. Once when she was much younger, Favour was convinced about the existence of the world of Nickolodeon's Avatar and is now scheming through her PhD to find a backdoor the world of the Four Nations. Event Information This event is Free Suitable for 14+ Wicked problems are problems that are difficult or impossible to solve because of incomplete, contradictory, and changing requirements that are often difficult to recognise. As you'll see, when it comes to representation and diversity, there are no fixed answers... ___ Even more information ___ www.favourborokini.com Favour Borokini I am a PhD student with the Horizon Centre for Doctoral Training, hosted at the Faculty of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham, where I am resea... About I am a PhD student with the Horizon Centre for Doctoral Training, hosted at the Faculty of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham, where I am researching an ethical framework to address harms in immersive environments. I hold a Law degree from the University of Benin, Nigeria, and I am a member of the Nigerian Bar. Since my Call, I have worked in several technology policy and research roles where I have leveraged my legal training to investigate the impact of technology on human rights and particularly women's rights. At my previous organisation, Pollicy, I was proud to lead our groundbreaking research cataloguing the impact of AI on African women and the experiences of African women working in AI across various sectors. Wicked problems are problems that are difficult or impossible to solve because of incomplete, contradictory, and changing requirements that are often difficult to recognise. As you'll see, when it comes to representation and diversity, there are no fixed answers... Previous Next

Gravesend Innovation Showcase 2024 events, locations, talks, speakers and times. < Back Traditional Apprenticeships in the Digital Age Start Time 14:00 Running Time 30 Minutes Location 9. Gravesend Library Event Type Discussion About the Event Introduction This session explores how apprenticeships in traditional industries like print and paper remain relevant, with old skills adapting to meet new demands. Deke Demarco, founder of Artisan Print Services, and Tony Thorley, former chief papermaker at Empire Paper Mill, share their journeys and how apprenticeships prepared them for evolving roles in industries once seen as declining. From Deke’s growth in print - defying predictions of the industry’s end - to Tony’s lifelong dedication to paper, both reveal how skills from apprenticeships continue to open doors, adapting to digital demands and sparking innovation. They’ll discuss the enduring value of training in these fields, emphasising the unique opportunities and fresh roles that emerge as these industries reinvent themselves. More on the event lead Deke Demarco Founder of Artisan Print Services, Deke specialises in high-quality lithographic and digital print for businesses and individuals, delivering both traditional and modern print solutions. Producing all aspects of print from business cards to brochure, letterheads, leaflets and much more. Anthony (Tony) Thorley Former chief papermaker at Empire Paper Mill, Tony now channels his passion for paper through collaborative projects, demonstrating how traditional skills adapt and contribute to contemporary creative spaces. Event Information This event is Free Age 14+ This session is ideal for anyone interested in traditional industries, apprenticeships, and how time-honoured skills are adapting to a digital world. It’s suited for young people exploring career paths, educators, industry professionals, policymakers focused on job creation, and anyone curious about the future of training and skills in evolving fields like print and paper. ___ Even more information ___ Deke Demarco, owner of Artisan Print Services, and Anthony (Tony) Thorley, former chief papermaker at Imperial Paper Mills, will share their experiences from decades in their fields. Hear how Deke, initially warned against entering print, built a thriving printing business in Northfleet, and how Tony witnessed the evolution of the global paper industry and its significant part in the local economy. The session will conclude with an open discussion on training, education, and the future of apprenticeships. Previous Next

All Improv Perfomers All Improv Gigs Sibyl Madrigal Poetry Performer Bio (Max 1000 characters) London and South East improv gigs Boat-Ting Sep18 3 September 2018 Boat-Ting 16th Anniversary 2018 http://Website or social media email or phone number

< Back Jane Sherwood Jane Sherwood is a Kent artist who paints in mixed media, creates collage with vintage materials and makes handmade books. In 2023 I became aware of Fourth Portal via my FB friend Dawn Cole. Q1: How and when did you first discover the Fourth Portal? In 2023 I became aware of Fourth Portal via my FB friend Dawn Cole. Q2: What were your initial impressions? I have not visited but enjoy reading the social media posts that are both motivating and inspiring. Q3: How has Fourth Portal inspired you? The paper exhibition was a brilliant way to get me back into making my collage work. Q4: Will the inspiration be of benefit in the future? The initial entry with inclusion in the newspaper has boosted my confidence enough to set up a website (www.janesherwoodartist.co.uk ) soon to go live, and enter other open calls including the R.A. Summer Exhibition. Q5: (optional) Anything you wish to add? Previous Next

Gravesend Innovation Showcase 2024 events, locations, talks, speakers and times. < Back Large Language Start Time 16:00 Running Time 3 Hours Location 14. The Grand GYG Event Type Participation About the Event Introduction Join hosts Anthony Hart (Poetic Flaws/Floors), Joe Cleary (Hypermedia) and Zack Davies (Holy Moly) for a freeform afternoon of poetry and technology. Activities include: - Read your poems on the theme of A.I. and technology in our open mic section - Get your poems remixed into a whole new work by a live A.I. - Live taste test: Can you tell A.I. poems from the real thing? Discuss the difference in our live symposium - Have your say about A.I.'s influence on poetry and the arts in our public survey. More on the event lead Event Information Entry is free No booking is required Spectators and participants are welcome at any time while the event is running. This event is perfect for poets, writers, and creative minds curious about the intersection of technology and the arts. It’s also ideal for anyone who wants to explore how AI is shaping creativity, whether through open mic performances, live AI remixes, or thought-provoking discussions. If you’re passionate about poetry or interested in how technology is influencing artistic expression, this is a good one for you. ___ Even more information ___ Previous Next

All Improv Perfomers All Improv Gigs Hywel Jones Performer Bio (Max 1000 characters) London and South East improv gigs SKRONK #6 23 August 2016 SKRONK #1 31 May 2016 SKRONK #3 7 May 2016 Performer notes, message or style description http://Website or social media email or phone number

All Improv Perfomers All Improv Gigs Panos Ghikas Viola (URT) Performer Bio (Max 1000 characters) London and South East improv gigs Boat-Ting Jan23 9 January 2023 Boat-Ting Jan 2023 http://Website or social media email or phone number

All Improv Perfomers All Improv Gigs Matt Scott Accordion Performer Bio (Max 1000 characters) London and South East improv gigs ImproVox #03 30 September 2024 Performer notes, message or style description http://Website or social media email or phone number

All Improv Perfomers All Improv Gigs Steve Beresford ROLE_Piano, ROLE_Conductor, ROLE_Electronics Performer Bio (Max 1000 characters) London and South East improv gigs Flimflam 30 July 2025 London Improvisers Orchestra #39 28 September 2025 London Improvisers Orchestra #38 9 July 2025 London Improvisers Orchestra #37 8 March 2025 Performer notes, message or style description http://Website or social media email or phone number

All Improv Perfomers All Improv Gigs Aurelie Freoua Vocals / Drawing / Conductor Performer Bio (Max 1000 characters) London and South East improv gigs London Improvisers Orchestra #39 28 September 2025 London Improvisers Orchestra #38 9 July 2025 Performer notes, message or style description http://Website or social media email or phone number