[9] viXra:2001.0663 [pdf] submitted on 2020-01-30 04:54:05
Authors: Rahul Joseph Fernandez
Comments: 10 Pages.
This paper proposes a simple agent-based model for traffic intersection dynamics in urban Bangalore, India. Traffic flow dynamics have been studied through the employment of several toolkits such as fluid and nonlinear dynamics, network theory, computer and information science etc. However, the study of phenomena such as congestion necessitates the recognition that each of the agents involved are heterogenous and that collectively their individual behaviours lead to systemic outcomes at the macro level. Agent-Based Models (ABMs) are particularly well equipped to handle inquiries into problems of this nature. Although the model proposed here is specific to a certain intersection, it can be extrapolated to similar settings fairly easily. The presence of jaywalkers in the model is shown to have an adverse effect on the number of vehicles waiting at the intersection.
Category: General Science and Philosophy
[8] viXra:2001.0578 [pdf] submitted on 2020-01-27 06:38:11
Authors: Edimar Veríssimo da Silva
Comments: 4 Pages. Key words: classic logic, multivalue, fuzzy.
This article presents a small digression that begins with the presentation of deductive logic and advances with the expansion of the valid states of propositions (until then only true or false) thus uncovering the multivalue logic and reaching the fuzzy logic, also known as nebula or fuzzy.
Category: General Science and Philosophy
[7] viXra:2001.0576 [pdf] submitted on 2020-01-27 07:29:36
Authors: Kutlumuratov A.B.
Comments: 9 Pages.
Abstract
This small treatise is short introduction to main ontological and epistemological problem of the modern clinical medicine, interpreted here as a practical science; namely it is introduction to a problem of individuation (individualization) of doctoring. I will offer special treatises with more detail interpretation, a substantiation, and my version of the decision of this problem a little while later.
Keywords: “clinical medicine”; “technological doctrine”; “individual nature of patient”; “individuation doctrine”; “individuation of doctoring”; “addressing of doctoring” (or “selectivity of doctoring”).
Category: General Science and Philosophy
[6] viXra:2001.0530 [pdf] submitted on 2020-01-24 09:32:32
Authors: Edimar Veríssimo da Silva
Comments: 4 Pages.
In this article we try to verify the evolution of artificial intelligence by analyzing the Deep Blue supercomputer created by IBM to play chess and the Watson computer that defeated human opponents in the TV show Jeopardy. We also present Godel's incompleteness theorem and its implications on the development of Artificial Intelligence.
Category: General Science and Philosophy
[5] viXra:2001.0485 [pdf] replaced on 2023-03-29 18:50:48
Authors: Claus Janew
Comments: 16 Pages. CC-BY 4.0 / Janew, Claus. 2020. Journal of Consciousness Exploration & Research 11, no. 1: 1-16
The uniqueness of each standpoint, each point of effect, can only be "overcome" by the standpoint changing to other standpoints and returning. In such alternation, which can also appear as constant change, lies the unity of the world. The wholeness of an alternation, however, is a structure of consciousness due to the special relationship between the circumscribing periphery and the infinitesimal center. This process structure unites determinacy and indeterminacy also totally in every place. Therefore, everywhere we are dealing with forms of consciousness with more or less freedom of choice and an increasingly unknown depth. We live in a world of choosing consciousness, or rather awareness. In this respect, our environment expresses a deep truth about ourselves.
Category: General Science and Philosophy
[4] viXra:2001.0353 [pdf] submitted on 2020-01-18 17:04:23
Authors: Jeffrey Joseph Wolynski
Comments: 2 Pages.
A short list from memory that will be clarified and refined in the future that outlines different types of propulsion people use in the galaxy. The purpose of this paper is to take the edge off the ridicule factor still prevalent in today's society concerning extraterrestrial visitation and their interaction with the militaries and civilian populations of the world. The denial of their visitation and interaction of Earthlings by the scientific communities of the world can be ignored, their opinion is worthless. It is only the facts that matter, and the facts point to Earth being visited by people from other star systems. The facts also point to their craft being far more advanced than our own, and they utilize nuclear propulsion in a way we haven't figured out how to do yet.
Category: General Science and Philosophy
[3] viXra:2001.0198 [pdf] submitted on 2020-01-10 22:21:40
Authors: Zhi Cheng
Comments: 10 Pages. 7 Figures. Including Russian abstract
This article analyzes the existing facilities for exploring ground radio telescopes for extraterrestrial civilizations. Although many extraterrestrial civilization exploration programs have been implemented, judging from the existing radio telescope facilities, these facilities have not been aligned with the area where advanced extraterrestrial civilizations are located. This is also the reason why nothing has been obtained for a long time in the past. Based on my previous work, this article proposes areas where advanced extraterrestrial civilizations may exist, and points out that according to the current orbital information of the solar system in the Milky Way and the location of the Earth's orbit, the radio telescope installed in the North Pole of the Earth is the best location to receive advanced extraterrestrial civilization signals. Therefore, the Greenland radio telescope on the earth is currently the best choice for receiving advanced extraterrestrial civilization signals. It is suggested that existing extraterrestrial exploration projects such as SETI@home should pool all resources to analyze the data obtained by the Greenland Radio Telescope.
Category: General Science and Philosophy
[2] viXra:2001.0156 [pdf] submitted on 2020-01-08 21:02:40
Authors: Julian R Silverman
Comments: 10 Pages.
The development of practical metrics allows for a more accurate and precise measurement and comparison of different products and processes. Clearly defining these measures not only allows for the standardized comparison of raw materials or finished products through life cycle assessments, but also important considerations regarding the sustainability of material transformations and energy consumption. Though we know there exist distinctive forms of energy, from examples such as mechanical to electrical and even dark energy, the derived unit of Joule or an equivalent unit is used to quantify phenomenon that are inherently incompatible with the Joule’s composite base units (eg. charge and kilogram). Herein we explore a set of derived units to quantify the extensive properties of energy not relating to the motion of masses and develop relations equating changes in mass, charge, and distance over time to chemical, gravitational, ionization, electrical, and magnetic energy. Using natural constants to form limits for mass and charge flow akin to the speed of light it is possible to come up with simple relations to both accurately describe these forms of energy and more precisely relate them. This may serve to not only allow for a more clear understanding of different forms of energy and work, but also serve to help those interested in quantifying and minimizing energy inputs by clearly delineating between forms of energy.
Category: General Science and Philosophy
[1] viXra:2001.0082 [pdf] submitted on 2020-01-06 03:00:10
Authors: Wenceslao Segura González
Comments: 7 Pages.
We show that the extent of the illuminated area of the Moon is greater than 50% of its surface; that is, a part of the lunar hemisphere opposite the Sun is illuminated, which occurs because the Sun is larger than the Moon.
Category: General Science and Philosophy