Sean Carroll

Host at Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

Physics, philosophy, complexity. @JohnsHopkins & @SFIscience. Host, #MindscapePodcast. Married to @JenLucPiquant. Increasingly at Bluesky rather than here.

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Japan’s quiet World Cup celebrations show it is hungry for much more

1 month ago | businessandamerica.com | Sean Carroll

Hajime Moriyasu’s voice was raspy, and he was clearly struggling a little to speak as he addressed the media after Japan’s 2-0 win over Bahrain on Thursday. The victory had secured Japan’s berth at the 2026 World Cup with three qualifiers to spare, and the postgame festivities had left the Samurai Blue coach sounding far throatier than usual.
Staying safe on the cables

Dec 5, 2024 | connectedmag.com.au | Sean Carroll

Confusion between electrical and cabling standards needs to be cleared up for the safety of the industry. Sean Carroll explores a gap in electrical and communications legislation that could impact integrators. The role of electricians is evolving and the lines between cablers, sparkies and integrators are sometimes blurring as new technology bridges sides of the industry.
Skilled workforce recession requires apprenticeships boost

Nov 28, 2024 | electricalconnection.com.au | Sean Carroll

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is concerned at the 38% decline in apprenticeship and traineeship commencements in a four-month period across 2024-25 compared to the same period in 2023-24. The Chamber has seen that the drop in new apprenticeship commencements is most pronounced in carpentry and plumbing. These areas are essential in building a skilled workforce, transitioning to net zero and meeting housing targets.
ZINWELL joins HomeGrid Forum to drive G.hn advancements for in-home connectivity

Oct 15, 2024 | connectedmag.com.au | Sean Carroll

ZINWELL, a Taiwanese-based telecommunications company, has joined the HomeGrid Forum as it aims to drive the advancement and adoption of G.hn-based solutions to enable service providers to meet the rising demand for Gigabit Internet and reliable in-home coverage. The company brings a comprehensive portfolio of G.hn access solutions for a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications.
Most, but not all, dogs play fetch, while cats do so more often than thought | Ars Technica

Sep 4, 2024 | arstechnica.com | Jennifer Ouellette |Sean Carroll

About 4 in 10 cats and nearly 8 in 10 dogs like to play fetch, especially males.
Path cleared for smarter street lighting

Aug 26, 2024 | electricalconnection.com.au | Sean Carroll

A recent decision by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) will make it easier for councils to introduce customised smart street lighting, according to Lighting Council Australia (LCA). The AEMC ruling, handed down on 15 August 2024, enables major electricity users to deploy more flexible and tailored metering.
Electrical connection

Jul 14, 2024 | electricalconnection.com.au | Sean Carroll

A review and subsequent update to the Radiocommunications Act 1992 is just around the corner. Sean Carroll looks at why these changes are coming, and what it could mean for cablers. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is currently reviewing the Radiocommunications Act 1992, looking at how the modernisation of our digital technologies has impacted legislation and what changes need to be made.
281 | Samir Okasha on the Philosophy of Agency and Evolution

Jul 1, 2024 | player.fm | Sean Carroll

Just like with physics, in biology it is perfectly possible to do most respectable work without thinking much about philosophy, but there are unmistakably foundational questions where philosophy becomes crucial. When do we say that a collection of matter (or bits) is alive? When does it become an agent, capable of making decisions? What are the origins of morality and altruistic behavior?
Sony integrates TeamViewer for advanced remote management of BRAVIA Professional Displays

Jun 25, 2024 | connectedmag.com.au | Sean Carroll

TeamViewer, a global provider of remote connectivity and workplace digitalisation solutions, has announced the integration of its technology into Sony BRAVIA Professional Displays. This strategic implementation is designed to improve the maintenance and incident response capabilities of managed commercial displays used in complex environments such as restaurants, shopping malls and airports.
280 | François Chollet on Deep Learning and the Meaning of Intelligence

Jun 23, 2024 | player.fm | Sean Carroll

Which is more intelligent, ChatGPT or a 3-year old? Of course this depends on what we mean by "intelligence." A modern LLM is certainly able to answer all sorts of questions that require knowledge far past the capacity of a 3-year old, and even to perform synthetic tasks that seem remarkable to many human grown-ups. But is that really intelligence?